Lot 5484

Description

Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 88, (10.50 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER PP, rev. Domitian sacrificing before temple with victimarius, musicians and attendant, Tiber left reclining, around COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, S C in exergue, (cf.S.2802 [?225 VF], RIC 383, C.91). Very dark patina, good very fine and rare, and a most interesting reverse with collector's card description.

Ex Cappenalle Collection and Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 83 (lot 3425) and previously from Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, London March 9, 1892 (lot 217), and William C. Boyd Collection sold by Baldwin's Auctions September 26, 2005 (lot 311, ?360 + 17.625%).