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Splendid Domitian Denarius

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kc:
Here is one of the nicest examples of this type:

Domitian as Caesar Denarius
Obv. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate head right.
Rev. COS IIII, Pegasus walking right.
Mint: Rome, 76 AD.

18mm 3.46g

RIC II.1 921 (Vespasian); RSC 47.



https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=182576

Jay GT4:
Usually that beard is half worn away.  Great preservation of an exquisit portrait.  congrats

gallienus1:

The coin is an exceptionally good example kc. The expression of confidence and power on the face of the emperor Domitian is beautifully captured. A work of art in miniature as the best ancient coins always are.

Steve

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