Lot 3222

Description

Ancient Roman denarii of Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), including, Rome Mint, issued 95-6, Rome mint, (3.33 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Domitian, rev. Minerva standing to right, fighting, holding javelin and shield, (cf.S.2734, RIC 435), (illustrated); rev. Domitian on horseback, (3.20 g) (S.2644, RIC 539); rev. Minerva standing to right on vessel with owl at feet, in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (3.50 g) (S.2735, RIC 172); rev. helmet on throne, (3.21 g) (S.2677, RIC 51); rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear, (3.19 g) (cf.S.2736, RIC 155). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.