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Title: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 09, 2020, 09:26:40 am

Hello Everyone.

Here is the last arrival from my 2019 purchases, not the least though, being a beautiful piece belonging to the main all time collection  of Alexandrian coins.

Perhaps not everyone knows that Domitian's tetradrachms are much rarer and more sought-after than those of emperors who had a much shorter reign, such as his brother Titus, for example.

And in fact directing this masterpiece to his new home has cost me a hard fight with other bidders.

But now, for my joy, it's here and I'm particularly happy to share it.

Alberto


https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-159573

Title: Re: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: Justin W on January 09, 2020, 09:49:37 am

Stunning obverse and reverse, congrats! I’m happy it’s found a good home!

Title: Re: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 09, 2020, 10:05:10 am

Thanks Justin,

I'm confident it will feel comfortable with its sister coins and that it can stay in this house for many many years.

Alberto

Title: Re: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: quadrans on January 09, 2020, 10:16:22 am

Great coin,
Nice find, Alberto    +++ +++

Joe/Q.

Title: Re: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 09, 2020, 11:35:55 am

Thanks Joe,

much appreciated

Alberto

Title: Re: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: orfew on January 09, 2020, 08:17:14 pm

Excellent addition Alberto. Congrats.

Title: Re: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 10, 2020, 04:20:54 am

Thanks Andrew,

I'm glad you like it

Alberto

Title: Re: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: gallienus1 on January 11, 2020, 10:43:36 pm

A great acquisition Alberto. The portrait's on the coins from the mint in Alexandria are usually very distinctive in style, quite different from the mint in Rome. Yet to me the very realistic portrait looks much closer to what might be expected from the mint in Rome. Another excellent reason to add this hard to find coin to a collection!

Best regards,

Steve

Title: Re: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: Jay GT4 on January 11, 2020, 11:27:24 pm

Don't know how I missed this one.  Fantastic portrait Alberto

Title: Re: Outstanding Domitian Tetradrachm from the Dattari Collection
Post by: FlaviusDomitianus on January 12, 2020, 11:22:47 am

Thanks Steve and Jay for your kind compliments, much appreciated

Alberto