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RIC 0623b Domitianus.Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P, laureate head right
Rev: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC / S C (in exergue), Domitian standing left, sacrificing over altar; Flute and lyre players standing right (the second is near the altar); in background temple.
AE/As (28.88 mm 11.11 g 6h) Struck in Rome 88 A D
RIC 623a (C2), BMCRE 434-436, BNF 471-474
ex CNG Auction #84 lot 1007, from the John Bitner CollectionFlaviusDomitianus04/02/19 at 14:46Jim H: Wow! This is the best example of this coin I have...
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RIC 0362v DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P, Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev: S-C, in exergue; Domitian standing left, with thunderbolt and spear, crowned by Victory, standing right
AE/Sestertius (35.49 mm 26.94 g 6h) Struck in Rome 85 A.D. (2nd issue)
RIC 362 (R3) variant, BMCRE - BNF unlisted
ex Heritage Auctions Europe Auction 48 Lot 225 (ex Triton XVI lot 1072)FlaviusDomitianus08/29/18 at 15:35Jim H: That's amazing. It's amazing that you fou...
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RIC 004 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.18g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VII; Seat, draped; above, thunderbolt
RIC 4 (C). BMC 1. RSC 554. BNC 1.
The early issues of Domitian show a progression of the titles he assumed soon after his accession. This denarius is part of the first issue, evident by Domitian's sparse titles of IMP, AVG and TRP only, he is not yet Pontifex Maximus (PONT or PM) or Pater Patriae (P P). The reverse is a pulvinaria type carried over from Titus. The style is identical to the Domitian as Caesar denarii struck under Titus as well. NB: Thunderbolt is not winged.
A good example of the early portrait style.David Atherton08/03/18 at 02:38Jim H: David, great point about the wingless thunderbolt!...
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Domitian RIC II 0784Domitian 81-96 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. Sept. 14, 95-Sept 13, 96 A.D. (3.08g, 17.2mm, 6h). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XV, laureate head right. Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, altar, with two soldiers, flanked by aquilae, under each Aquila on top of altar is seated captive. RIC II 784 (R2).
Within days of his death, the Senate decreed Damnatio Memoriae for Domitian. Despite the fact this coin was minted at the very end of his reign, it clearly saw circulation despite the Senate’s action. This is one of the new reverse types for Domitian’s 15th Tribunican year. Lucas H08/01/18 at 02:49Jim H: I agree with D. Atherton and Marsman. First time ...
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Domitian RIC II 0059Domitian 81-96 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. 81, 13 Sept.-31 Dec A.D.. (2.97g, 18.5mm, 6h). Obv: IMPP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M, laureate head right. Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, Minerva advancing right with spear and shield. RIC II 59 (R2).
Minted in Domitian’s first year as emperor, this type depicts his patron deity, Minerva. Although Domitian’s Minerva coins are quite common, RIC II ranks this particular issue as R2. "The rare aspect of this coin is the filiation DIVI VESP F in the obv. legend."- Curtis Clay. This is one of the nicer coins in my collection with very little wear, even on the highest points of the devices. Lucas H08/01/18 at 02:44Jim H: Tom Cederlind would have remarked that the ancient...
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Domitian RIC II 0075Domitian, 81-96 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 81, 13 Sept.-31 Dec. (2.96g, 18mm, 6h). Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VES[P F DOMITIA]N AVG PM, laureate head left. Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P, tripod with fillets; above dolphin. RIC II 75 (R2), RSC 568d, BMC 22 note. Ex Forum.
Another early, and scarce Domitian. It was produced within the first 3 months of Domitian’s reign, and is another carryover of al type issued under Titus the obverse legend and left facing portrait combination make this a scarce type.
In Flavian coinage, rarity is measured not only by number of examples, but also number of known die combinations. Demonstrating the scarcity of this coin, my example is both an obverse and reverse die match to David Atherton's http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-97819. Lucas H08/01/18 at 02:42Jim H: The left-facing portrait is remarkable. I have ne...
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RIC 0106A DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M, Laureate head right, with drapery on left shoulder
Rev: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P / S-C in field; Minerva standing left, with spear
AE/Sestertius (34.45 mm 26.96 g 6h) Struck in Rome 82 A.D.
RIC, BMCRE, BN unlisted - it will be referenced as RIC 106A
ex ACR Auctions Auction 16 lot 513
FlaviusDomitianus07/25/18 at 14:53Jim H: Beautiful coin! I would say a unique rarity but y...
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RIC 788A DomitianAR Denarius, 3.18g
Rome mint, 95-96 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV; Bust of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r. with aegis
Rev: IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. r. on capital of rostral column, with spear and shield; to r., owl (M2)
RIC 788A. BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Dionysos Numismatik, eBay, 27 March 2018.
An extremely rare Domitian aegis portrait from 95/96, possibly the second known example with this reverse type. Domitian's aegis portraits on denarii were more commonly struck in 84 and 85, sparingly so afterwards. The Rome mint was experimenting with new reverse designs and portrait types for the denarius issues during the last year of the reign. Perhaps the reintroduction of the aegis may have been part of this new programme? Of course we shall never know - Domitian's assassination in September 96 cut short any experimentation with his coinage. This rare variant only came to light recently and has been added to the RIC II.1 Addenda as RIC 788A.
Bold portrait and fine style.David Atherton05/18/18 at 12:53Jim H: An amazing find!
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RIC 0321 DomitianusObv : IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII, Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev: IMP VIIII COS XI CENSORIA POTESTAT P P, Minerva standing left, with thunderbolt and spear, shield at her left feet
AR/Denarius (21.59 mm 3.31 g 6h) Struck in Rome 85 A.D. (2nd issue)
RIC 321 (R2), RSC, BMCRE, BNF unlisted, L 1982-10-1-3FlaviusDomitianus09/27/17 at 14:41Jim H: Amazing rarity!
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RIC 124A TitusAR Denarius, 3.20g
Rome mint, 80 AD
Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; Seat, draped; above, triangular frame with five palmettes, lituus within triangle
RIC 124A (R3). BMC 61. RSC 313a. BNC 49.
Acquired from eBay, May 2017.
A rare variant of the common seat with triangular frame 'pulvinar' type showing a lituus within the triangle. The upcoming RIC II.1 Addenda notes that some specimens of the 3 and 9 palmettes variants show a lituus - with this coin we can now see the 5 palmettes variant does as well.
*Update - This type with lituus has been assigned its own unique RIC number - 124A.*
This denarius was struck possibly to commemorate the religious ceremonies connected to the opening games of the Colosseum.
Despite the wear, a good, solid denarius.David Atherton07/22/17 at 11:58Jim H: Fascinating!!! Has this been found in any of Domi...
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RIC 040 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.17g
Rome mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PONT; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; Altar, garlanded and lighted
RIC 40 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Acquired from London Ancient Coins, June 2017.
An early rare 'PONT' denarius struck towards the end of 81. The abbreviation 'PONT' for Ponitfex Maximus must have come early in the sequence of titles Domitian employed on his denarii and likely was short lived if its rarity is any indication. The records of the Arval brothers do not show Domitian as Pontifex Maximus by 30 October, so presumably he acquired the title in either November or December. Interestingly, the obverse legend displays the Greek influenced 'Y' instead of 'V', perhaps evidence of a Greek engraver's handiwork. The altar on the reverse is a carry-over pulvinaria type struck for Domitian as Caesar under Titus, perhaps representing the pulvinar of Vesta and Vulcan.
A sharp VF denarius struck when the dies were fresh. Good early style.
David Atherton07/22/17 at 11:45Jim H: Interesting theory about the dating. You could be...
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RIC 0854 DomitianusObv : IMP CAES DOMITIANVS, Laureate head right
Rev : ROME ET AVG (in entablature), Temple with two columns, enclosing Augustus, standing front, to left, with spear, crowned by Roma to right, with cornucopia
AR/Cistophorus (26.21 mm 10.008 g 6h) Struck in Rome for circulation in Asia Minor 95 A.D.
RIC 854 (R2), RSC-BMCRE- BNF unlisted, RPC II 875
ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 35 Lot 804
FlaviusDomitianus07/22/17 at 11:43Jim H: Rare and beautiful!
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RIC 072 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.15g
Rome Mint, 81 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR P COS VII DES VIII P P; Seat, draped; above, winged thunderbolt
RIC 72 (R2). BMC -. RSC 575a. BNC -.
Ex Münzhandlung Dirk Löbbers, eBay, April 2017.
The reverse is a carry-over pulvinaria type from Titus' coinage with an added touch of filial piety on the obverse. The 'DIVI VESP F' in the obverse legend is a scarce variant not often seen on Domitian's denarii. To date, this is only the second denarius with this legend variant I've been able to obtain.
Sharp details and in good early style.
David Atherton05/27/17 at 12:30Jim H: It appears to be a die match for mine. Speaks to ...
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RIC 444 DomitianAR Denarius, 2.92g
Rome mint, 86 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P; Minerva adv. r., with spear and shield (M1)
RIC 444 (R3). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Ancient Treasures, eBay, April 2017.
Second known M1 specimen from the third issue of 86. This rare dating combination could not have been struck for very long after Domitian became TR P VI in mid September due to the the issue's extreme rarity. In fact, the final 'I' in the obverse legend appears to have been engraved over the tip of the bust, indicating it is a reworked TR P V die. Not long after this coin was struck (perhaps just a few days) word reached the mint of Domitian's thirteenth imperial acclamation, ending this issue's brief run.
Nicely toned with a very fine style portrait.David Atherton04/22/17 at 14:13Jim H: I was actually looking at this one myself. Too ba...
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RPC II 2601A DomitianusObv: AYT KAICAP ΔOMIT CEB ΓEΡΜ, Head of Domitian wreathed with grain, right, aegis by neck
Rev: L IA, Demeter standing left, holding torch and corn-ears
AE/Hemidrachm (29.15 mm 11.748 gr 12h) Struck in Alexandria (Egypt) 91-92 A.D.
RPC II 2601 (variant: portrait type is Ed3 not E)
Purchased from Dionysos Numismatik on eBayFlaviusDomitianus02/20/17 at 17:56Jim H: Clearly Ed3. This is the best example I've EV...
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RPC II 2596 DomitianusObv: AYT KAICAP ΔOMIT CEB ΓEΡΜ, Laureate head of Domitian right, with aegis
Rev: L IA, Demeter standing right, holding torch and corn-ears
AE/Hemidrachm (29.61 mm 16.319 g 12h) Struck in Alexandria (Egypt) 9-92 A.D.
RPC II 2596, Dattari-Savio 477 (this coin), SNG France 4 927
from the G. Dattari collection
ex Naville Numismatics Live Auction 28 lot 317 FlaviusDomitianus02/10/17 at 15:03Jim H: I think those are the two sweetest words in coin c...
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RIC 184 DomitianAR Denarius, 2.93g
Rome mint, 84 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her side (M3)
RIC 184 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Private Collection.
In 82 AD when Domitian overhauled the mint and increased the fineness of the denarius, he also apparently brought in new engravers who began working in a more elaborate, idealised style. The second denarius issue of 84 is the first to employ the new style and it would dominate the denarius issues for the rest of Domitian's reign. Domitian adopted the title GERMANICVS in the first issue of 84, shortening it to GERMANIC here in the second issue, all of which are extremely rare. This denarius from that second issue is a fine example of the new idealised style with its large portrait and delicately rendered features. RIC cites two specimens of the type, none of which are in the BM or Paris. Notably, the coin is a detectorist find from outside the boundaries of the Empire in Eastern Europe.
Darkly toned and somewhat porous (which accounts for the low weight).David Atherton01/14/17 at 13:31Jim H: Wow! What a find!
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RIC 0647 DomitianusObv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER P P, Laureate head right
Rev: FIDEI PVBLICAE / S C (in field), Fides standing right holding two grain ears, a poppy and a basket of fruits
AE/As (28.94 mm 10.442 g 6h) Struck in Rome 88-89 A.D.
RIC 647 (R), BMCRE unlisted, BNF 451
Purchased from Den of Antiquity, from the John Casey collectionFlaviusDomitianus01/14/17 at 13:06Jim H: From the P. John Casey coll. Cool provenance!
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RPC II 0354 DomitianusObv:IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERM COS XIIII - Laureate head of Domitian right
Rev: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ - Artemis advancin right with bow and arrows
mm 17,88 g 3,49 die axis 5 - Struck in Philippopolis (Thrace) 88-89 a.D.
RPC II 354
From Rauch Sommerauktion 2011 Lot 602FlaviusDomitianus11/21/16 at 00:24Jim H: I have been looking for an example of this for the...
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RIC 661 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.13g
Rome mint, 88-89 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with spear (M4)
RIC 661 (R). BMC 150. RSC 244. BNC 141.
Acquired from CNG, November 2014.
All the coins that record Domitian's 17th imperial salutation are quite rare. Most likely it was awarded for some long forgotten battle during the campaign against the Dacians. A military diploma dated 7 November, 88 records Domitian as IMP XVII, so this issue must have been struck briefly at the end of 88 and/or very early in 89.
The portrait style is quite superb. The engravers at Rome were really doing some outstanding work during this time period.
David Atherton10/18/16 at 03:11Jim H: Interesting aegis on the Min4. You rarely see tha...
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RIC 0851 DomitianusObv : IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII IMP XXII, Laureate head right
Rev : COS XVII CENS P P P / G (in exergue), Aquila between two standards, one surmounted by a banner, the other by a hand
AR/Cistophorus (29.57 mm 10.23 g 6h) Struck in Rome for circulation in Asia Minor 95 A D
RIC 851 (C), RSC 94 RPC II 873
Ex H.D. Rauch Auktion 94 Lot 833FlaviusDomitianus10/16/16 at 01:55Jim H: Wow, beautiful! The double-striking makes the rev...
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RIC 0331 DomitianusObv : IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P IIII, Laureate head right, with aegis
Rev : IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POTES P P, Germania seated right on shield; below, broken spear
AR/Denarius (20.70 mm 3.10 g 6h) Struck in Rome 85 A.D. (3rd issue)
RIC 331 (R2), RSC 181, BMCRE 82
Hammered?FlaviusDomitianus10/16/16 at 01:47Jim H: Damnatio memoriae imho. Good example of it too. ...
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RPC II 2708 DomitianusObv : AYT KAIC ΘEOY YIOC ΔOMIT CEB ΓEPM, Laureate head of Domitian, right, with aegis
Rev.: L IΔ, Triumphal arch
AE/Drachm (36.66 mm 22.53 g 12h) Struck in Alexandria (Egypt) 94-95 AD
RPC 2708, Emmett 257.14, Milne 524-26
ex Art Coins Roma Asta 4 Lotto 63FlaviusDomitianus10/16/16 at 01:44Jim H: I love the colors!
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RIC 0563 DomitianusObv: IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANICVS, Laureate head right
Rev: COS XIIII, across field, Minerva advancing right, with spear and shield
AR/Denarius - 19.20 mm 3.07 g 6h - Struck in Rome 88 A.D. (2nd group)
RIC 563 (R3) - RSC unlistedFlaviusDomitianus10/16/16 at 01:38Jim H: I had heard there was another one of these. I own...
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RIC 169 DomitianAR Denarius, 3.44g
Rome mint, 83 AD
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: TR POT II COS VIIII DES X P P; Minverva stg. l., with spear (M4)
RIC 169 (R). BMC p. 307 note. RSC 601. BNC 42.
Acquired from Forvm Ancient Coins, October 2015. Ex Jyrki Muona Collection.
Domitian was very concerned about the quality of his coinage. In 82 AD he restored the fineness of the denarius to the levels of Augustus, striking them in nearly 100% silver. This coin from 83 was produced soon after the new standard was introduced. The portrait style is somewhere between the earlier veristic style seen in the first few months of the reign and the more elaborate, idealised style the engravers employed from 84 onward. This issue is also significant because it introduces for the first time the four standard Minerva types that would dominate the reverse of the denarius until the end of the reign.
Struck in fine style on a large flan. The scrape on the cheek isn't so noticeable in hand.David Atherton10/15/16 at 11:48Jim H: I would call the scrape an intentional cut and att...
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RIC 1399 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.18g
Ephesus mint, 69-70 AD
Obv: IMP•CAES VESPAS•AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: AVG and horizontal Φ; in oak-wreath
RIC 1399 (C). BMC 434. RSC 37. RPC 808 (10 spec.). BNC 332.
Ex Roma E-Sale 28, 2 July 2016, lot 456. Ex Thersites Collection.
Vespasian's undated Ephesian Group 2 denarii are all fairly scarce. The AVG in oak-wreath type is probably the most common of the issue. These early undated issues were most likely struck in late 69 or early 70.
Despite the strange flan shape, struck in fine style and darkly toned.David Atherton10/14/16 at 19:25Jim H: "Strange flan shape" nothing! We spend all of our...
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RPC II 1502 DomitianusObv: AYT KAIC ΔOMITIANOC CEBACTOC ΓEPM - Laureate head right.
Rev: ETOYC IΔ YPATOY I Z - Lyre; to right branch.
AR/Drachm - mm. 19,71 - gr 2,99 - die axis 6 - Rome (for Lycian eague) 95a.D.FlaviusDomitianus10/14/16 at 13:23Jim H: I am so jealous I could spit!
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RPC II 1727 DomitianusObv: AYTO KAI ΘE YI ΔOMITIANOΣ ΣE ΓEP - Laureate had right.
Rev: ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ, Tyche seated right, holding palm branch, river-god swimming beneath, Monogram TAP in right field.
AR/Tetradrachm - mm 27,02 - gr 13,86 - die axis 12 - Tarsus (Cilicia Pedias) 93-95 a.D.
RPC II 1727 - Prieur 750
From CNG Printed Auction 93 Lot 902FlaviusDomitianus10/14/16 at 13:17Jim H: I am truly jealous. Literally seething with it.
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RIC 0106A Domitianus (2)Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M, Laureate head right, with drapery on left shoulder
Rev: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P / S-C in field; Minerva standing left, with spear
AE/Sestertius (32.56 mm 23.17 g 6h) Struck in Rome 82 A.D.
RIC, BMCRE, BN unlisted - it will be referenced as RIC 106A, this is the second known so far: both are now in my collection
ex InastaAuction 64 lot 493FlaviusDomitianus10/14/16 at 13:11Jim H: This is very similar to my 78A (Elsen Auction 93)....
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