Pleasing early Domitian portrait

[maridvnvm]

Now I don't collect Flavian coins like some of the members here who have fantastic Flavian collections. Thus it is with a little trepidation that I post a Domitian denarius.

It comes from an earlier issue and has a pleasing early style. There are golden hints and flow lines galore. There are a pair of scratches on the cheek that don't detract too much from an otherwise quite attractive coin.

Domitian denarius

Obv:- IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, Laureate head right
Rev:- TR POT COS VIII P P, Minerva advancing right, wielding javelin and holding shield at the ready
Minted in Rome. A.D. 82
Reference:– RIC II New 98 (Rated C).

Regards,
Martin

[Jay GT4]

No need to feel trepidation Martin, it's a fantastic coin!  Love the flow lines.  Wish all my coins looked like that.

[quadrans]

Now I don't collect Flavian coins like some of the members here who have fantastic Flavian collections. Thus it is with a little trepidation that I post a Domitian denarius.

It comes from an earlier issue and has a pleasing early style. There are golden hints and flow lines galore. There are a pair of scratches on the cheek that don't detract too much from an otherwise quite attractive coin.

Domitian denarius

Obv:- IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, Laureate head right
Rev:- TR POT COS VIII P P, Minerva advancing right, wielding javelin and holding shield at the ready
Minted in Rome. A.D. 82
Reference:– RIC II New 98 (Rated C).

Regards,
Martin

 Absolutely atractive coin ..

 Lovely portrait and all details are OK 

 Congratulation..

 Regards
 Q.

[FlaviusDomitianus]

I totally agree, this is indeed a very nice coin.

Congrats

Alberto

[Sam]

Fantastic addition , congratulations Martin .

[ickster]

An excellent combination of wear (just a bit, not too much), details, centering, and toning. Congrats!

[ancientdave]

Wonderful portrait in excellent early style! Bravo! 

[David Atherton]

The style on Domitian's early denarii can be hit or miss. Your lovely coin is a 'hit'. It's about as good a style as possible before the mint revamp later in the year. Congrats!

[gallienus1]

A classic Flavian portrait.

Which is another way of saying "excellent portrait combining realism with a rich inner humanity"!

Well done, a wonderful acquisition Martin.

Best Regards,
Steve