Lot 3223

Description

Ancient Roman denarii of Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), including, Rome Mint, issued 90, Rome mint, (3.51 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Domitian, rev. Minerva advancing right fighting, holding javelin and shield, (S.2734, RIC 689) (illustrated); Minerva to right on vessel with owl at feet, in fighting pose holding javelin and shield, (3.38 g) (S.2730, RIC 437); rev. Minerva standing to left, holding spear with shield, (3.28 g) (cf.S.2736, RIC 580); rev. dolphin entwined around anchor, (3.18 g) (cf.S.2745, RIC 54); rev. Pegasus walking to right, (3.29 g) (S.2637, RIC V238). Toned, nearly very fine - extremely fine. (5)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.