Lot 3800

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Domitia, wife of Domitian. (d. c.A.D. 138), silver tetradrachm (three denarii), or cistophoric tetradrachm, Ephesus or Rome mint, issued A.D. 82-3, (10.81 g), obv. draped bust of Domitia to right, around DOMITIA AVGVSTA, rev. VENVS [AVG], Venus standing to right, her back facing, holding sceptre and resting on column, (S.2903, RPC II 870, RIC 230, RSC 19, BMC 256). Good fine/fine and rare.

Ex Ponterio & Associates, San Diego, Auction Sale 140, November 9, 2006 (lot 207). Comes with Ponterio ticket and extensive description on a flip.

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$480

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