Lot 3221

Description

Ancient Roman denarii of Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), including, Rome Mint, issued 87, Rome mint, (3.42 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Domitian, rev. Minerva standing to right on vessel with owl at feet, in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (S.2730, RIC 507) (illustrated); rev. Minerva advancing right fighting, holding javelin and shield, (3.46 g) (cf.S.2734, RIC 739); rev. garlanded and lighted altar, (3.34 g) (S.2676, RIC 397); rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear, (2.98 g) (cf.S.2736, RIC 512); rev. goat standing to left within a laurel wreath, (S.2675, RIC 267). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.