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Offline David Atherton

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Rare and Lovely Domitian Denarius
« on: May 01, 2014, 04:32:00 am »
It's not often that one comes across a rare coin that is also quite eye catching. The postman delivered this beauty recently: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109168

Struck in 88, the coin is rare because it records Domitian's 15th imperial acclamation - a very rare title recorded on the coinage sometime before mid September.

It is well centered on good metal and engraved in a lovely style, typical of many coins from that year.
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Re: Rare and Lovely Domitian Denarius
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2014, 03:44:49 pm »
Excellent addition. It's surprising how much subtle variation there is in these Minerva denarii. Before being exposed to your collection, they all looked the same to me. Thanks for sharing!  +++
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Re: Rare and Lovely Domitian Denarius
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2014, 06:30:17 pm »
Quote from: ancientdave on May 01, 2014, 03:44:49 pm
Excellent addition. It's surprising how much subtle variation there is in these Minerva denarii. Before being exposed to your collection, they all looked the same to me. Thanks for sharing!  +++

Thanks Dave! I must admit, until I started collecting Domitian's Minerva series in earnest I thought they all looked the same too. Now I know better.  ;)
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Re: Rare and Lovely Domitian Denarius
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2014, 07:45:33 pm »


It is indeed a very nice coin and a nice collection. Congrats David!

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Re: Rare and Lovely Domitian Denarius
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2014, 11:10:00 pm »
I also thought all the Minerva types were the same ;D  Great piece David.  I love that portrait style.
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Re: Rare and Lovely Domitian Denarius
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2014, 06:31:04 pm »
Thanks guys! Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
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