Another sharp and extremely rare Domitian denarius

[FlaviusDomitianus]

Hello everyone.

Today I received this little gem: it's a very rare variety with GERMAN instead of the usual shorter GERM on obverse legend.

The coin itself has still some deposits that I personally like and I'm not willing to remove at the moment.

The coin is from a different pair of dies than the RIC example; indeed RIC plate is not that clear, luckily the actual coin is in the Jirky Muona gallery where I checked it.

Kind regards

Alberto

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-132585

[orfew]

Terrific catch Alberto. The reverse is wonderful. Congratulations on another great addition to your collection.

Andrew S

[Jay GT4]

It's a great coin.  I think those deposits will come off quite easily but they don't detract at all from the wonderful strike.

[quadrans]

Do not need any words..

 It is great..

 Q.   

[David Atherton]

What a terrific coin!

If it were mine I'd remove the deposits (at least those on the portrait).

[FlaviusDomitianus]

Thanks guys for your kind comments.

I'm very happy with my coin.

Cheers

Alberto

[bpmurphy]

Unusual figure of Minerva and oddly detailed portrait of Domitian, at least in the photo. Looks imitative almost or perhaps a fourre?

Barry Murphy

[FlaviusDomitianus]

Barry,

many thanks for your note.

I would exclude a fouree.

As for the style it looks within the range to me, yet of course you are much more experienced than me.

Attaching seller's picture.

Kind regards

Alberto

[gordian_guy]

Beautiful example. I am impressed that you received it I am still waiting for items from that auction...

c.rhodes