Lot 1826

Description

Denarius Rome mint (struck 88 A.D.) Obv. Laureate head right Rev. IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS PPP Minerva standing left with thunderbolt and spear, shield at feet (RIC 109;C.234;Sear -). Very fine.

Under Domitian, a new emphasis was given to the traditional cults, especially those of Jupiter and Minerva. Minerva, Domitian's favourite goddess, was patroness of arms and letters, a fitting protectress for an emperor who aspired to success in both fields.