Lot 4745

Description

Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE dupondius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 86, (12.53 g), obv. radiate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P, rev. around VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Virtus standing to right, holding spear and parazonium, S C across field, (cf.S.2798, RIC 499, C.647) (illustrated); another, (14.97 g), rev. Minerva standing left holding thunderbolt and spear, (RIC 108); another, (13.23 g), rev. Victory standing left inscribing shield set on trophy to left and holding palm, (RIC 297). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce. (3)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.