Added another rare Domitian denarius

[orfew]

Though this denarius is quite rare that is not the primary reason I bought it. I took one look at the portrait and that was enough. The legends are full and readable and all of the devices are present and clear. The reverse has a rare legend ending in CENS POT PP.

According to RIC the denarii were debased to post reform Neronian standards between the 3rd and 4th issues. That makes this coin one of the first in the newly debased issue. The fineness would remain stable for the rest of Domitian's rule.

This coin will be my 17th Domitian denarius. I look forward to adding it to my collection. I think it is a double die match for the RIC plate coin.

Coryssa=0
CNG=0
OCRE=3 (BMC, Berlin,Albert Ludwigs Universitat)
Acsearch=1

There is one in the BMC acquired in 1987 (included in the OCRE results) and one in the Paris collection. The acsearch example is from the collection of Yves Gunzenreiner. There are 2 in the Forvm Ancient Coins gallery. One is owned by  @David Atherton and the other is owned by @FlaviusDomitianus. I saw those 2 coins and wanted one for my own.




https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-153921

[FlaviusDomitianus]

Hi Andrew,

you're doing great, congrats on this new addition!

By the way the inspiration works both ways: since I saw your RIC 655 I've been hunting coins from that issue and I just got one (D 652). I will upload it soon to my gallery.

Cheers

Alberto

[orfew]

Thanks Alberto. Congrats on the D652! Coins from this issue are tough to acquire. They do not appear very often in the market. I look forward to seeing your coin.

Andrew S

[quadrans]

Great coin, Great find, 

Joe

[orfew]

Thank you Joe. Your comments are always appreciated.