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RIC 0271 (Titus)
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Domitian as Caesar 80 CE
(3.45g)
Obv: Head laureate right; CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII
Rev: Corinthian helmet on draped throne; PRINCEPS IVVENTUTIS
RIC: 271 [Titus]; BMC 98; RSC 399a
Purchased from Harlan Berk HJB Fixed Price list 4
While there are many rare coins of Domitian in my gallery, and I have made that a central focus of my collection, this is a very common coin. My excuse is that I love the reverse image with the Corinthian helmet.
My other excuse is the great-looking portrait of Domitian. I have many interesting portraits in my collection but this one spoke to me. I think the wonderful gray toning was at least partially responsible as well.
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![RIC 0271 (Titus)
Domitian as Caesar 80 CE
(3.45g)
Obv: Head laureate right; CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII
Rev: Corinthian helmet on draped throne; PRINCEPS IVVENTUTIS
RIC: 271 [Titus]; BMC 98; RSC 399a
Purchased from Harlan Berk HJB Fixed Price list 4
While there are many rare coins of Domitian in my gallery, and I have made that a central focus of my collection, this is a very common coin. My excuse is that I love the reverse image with the Corinthian helmet.
My other excuse is the great-looking portrait of Domitian. I have many interesting portraits in my collection but this one spoke to me. I think the wonderful gray toning was at least partially responsible as well.](albums/userpics/41352/normal_Domitian_271.jpeg "Click to view full size image
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RIC 0271 (Titus)
Domitian as Caesar 80 CE
(3.45g)
Obv: Head laureate right; CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII
Rev: Corinthian helmet on draped throne; PRINCEPS IVVENTUTIS
RIC: 271 [Titus]; BMC 98; RSC 399a
Purchased from Harlan Berk HJB Fixed Price list 4
While there are many rare coins of Domitian in my gallery, and I have made that a central focus of my collection, this is a very common coin. My excuse is that I love the reverse image with the Corinthian helmet.
My other excuse is the great-looking portrait of Domitian. I have many interesting portraits in my collection but this one spoke to me. I think the wonderful gray toning was at least partially responsible as well.")
