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RIC 852 Domitian
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AR Cistophorus, 10.23g
Rome mint (for Asia), 95 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: AVG GERM across field; Bundle of six corn ears
RIC 852 (C). BMC 254. RSC 22a. RPC 874 (5 spec.). BNC -.
Acquired from Civitas Galleries, September 2013.
In 82 and 95 Domitian struck cistophori at Rome for circulation in Asia Minor. This coin is part of the issue of 95 and repeats a classic agrarian reverse Augustus used on his cistophori. Apparently the cistophorus went down better than the denarius with the locals and so had to be struck periodically when required.
A hefty coin in fine late period Roman style. Same dies as the RIC plate coin.
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