Just added this Rare Domitian denarius

[orfew]

Thanks to David Atherton I have been looking for a variation to a Domitian denarius I already own (RIC 3). The variation (RIC) 2 includes a Lituus under the triangular frame. I am now glad to have both in my collection. It will make a nice addition to my 12 Caesars collection.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137854

Domitian. AR denarius (3.02 g,). Rome mint, struck A.D. 81.
Obv: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG, laureate head right
Rev: TR P COS VII, draped throne, back decorated with grain ears Lituus beneath
the frame.
RIC 2;; RSC 554a.
Ex: Akropolis Ancient Coins

[Meepzorp]

Hi orf,

Nice coin!

Meerpzorp

[orfew]

Thanks @Meepzorp, it is appreciated.

[Molinari]

Nice coin and nice collection too.  I hadn't seen it before.

[orfew]

Thanks for the kind words @Molinari

[quadrans]

Nice coin Orfew 👍

Q.

[orfew]

Many thanks Q

[mix_val]

I am now glad to have both in my collection. It will make a nice addition to my 12 Caesars collection.

Nice collection!

[Arslan]

Beauty 

[orfew]

Thanks to all for the kind comments.

[David Atherton]

I really do like the portrait style on Domitian's early denarii, and this one is a fine example of it. The lituus is an added bonus!

[orfew]

Thank you David, your comments are always appreciated.