Lot 5305

Description

Domitian, (A.D.81-96), AE quadrans, issued 81-82, Rome mint, (2.59 grams), obv. helmeted head of Minerva to right, IMP DOM AVG, rev. S C within laurel wreath, (S.2823, RIC 436, BMC 485, C.-); Trajan, (A.D. 98-117), AE quadrans, issued 101, Rome mint, (2.57 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Trajan, around IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM, rev. boar standing to right, S C in exergue, (cf.S.3248, RIC 695, BMC -, C.-). Fine - very fine, both scarce. (2)

Ex Dr. Garth Drewry Collection, Tampa, Florida and Henry Christensen Inc, Auction Sale 9, March 30, 1973 (lot 111) for the second coin.