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Domitian RIC II 0596
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Domitian. 81-96 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. 14 Sept.-31 Dec. 88A.D. (2.97g, 19.2m, 6h). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRP VIII, laureate head right. Rev: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, herald advancing left with wand and shield decorated with Minerva. RIC II 596, RSC 76. Ex Forum.
Another of Domitian’s series commemorating the Secular Games held in 88 A.D. The Games were previously celebrated by Augustus and Claudius. The Minerva is clear on the Herald’s shield in this example while many are not clearly struck or are worn off.
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