Lot 3631
Sale 91 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 93-94, (3.426 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII, rev. around IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing to right on vessel with owl at feet, in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (cf.S.2735 [?160 EF], BMC 216, RIC 176, RSC 284). Minor flaw on cheek, otherwise nearly extremely fine or better and scarce.
The Reka Devnia hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained 632 coins of Domitian, but only 5 coins of this variety.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0