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Offline kc

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Splendid Domitian Denarius
« on: May 03, 2023, 02:56:53 pm »
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.




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Re: Splendid Domitian Denarius
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2023, 03:13:42 pm »
Usually that beard is half worn away.  Great preservation of an exquisit portrait.  congrats

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Re: Splendid Domitian Denarius
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2023, 06:51:22 am »

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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