Lot 4482

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE sestertius, issue struck at Rome in A.D.88-89, (19.14 g), obv. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER PP, head laureate to right, rev. IOVI VICTORI around, S C in exergue, Jupiter seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre, (cf.S.2766, RIC 401, C.315). Nearly very fine/fine and rare.

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
Jupiter the Victorious sitting with the image of Victory in his right hand, was regarded as the conqueror of all things. In this type Domitian designates to himself the form and attributes of Jupiter Victor.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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