Here is an interesting denarius struck under Domitian to commemorate the Saecular games of 88 AD. I had been looking for one for quite some time and this one came up recently. It shows a nice amount of detail, and I was glad to be able to buy it for what I thought was a reasonable price. Domitian also struck asses and dupondii to commemorate the games, showing flute players and Domitian himself performing ritual ceremonies in front of a temple. A very interesting series of coins. Domitian. 81-96 AD. Denarius, Rome, 88-9 AD. Obv: Head laureate right. Rx: On right, herald standing left, wearing cap with two feathers, holding wand and round shield ornamented with bust of Minerva; in center, incense burner (candelabrum) standing on three feet; on left, column inscribed COS / XIIII / LVD / SAEC / FEC in five lines. Struck to commemorate the Saecular Games celebrated by Domitian in 88 AD: not present in Reka Devnia I thought I would share.
^Wow $240 for that? It probably could have been bought cheaper. I take it you like ancients slabbed? Funny, NGC's monthly newsletter features a monthly ancient article and it was just for that exact series, Saecular games coinage. Beautiful coin as always Eduard, nice larger portrait then most.
Mattingly mentioned this in the Fel Temp article, It cool to see one, especially and nice looking as this one!
