I was thrilled to get this Domitian denarius from the rare 3rd issue of 88/89. Domitian AR Denarius Rome mint, 88-89 AD RIC 666 (R2), BMC p. 331 note, RSC 247a Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: IMP XVIII COS XIIII CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with spear (M4) A very rare denarius which records Domitian's 18th imperial acclamation, most likely struck in late 88. Imperial acclamations were coming fast and furious during the 88-89 time period, which is the primary means of differentiating the many various issues since Domitian did not take the consulship in 89. He was campaigning against the Dacians in 88 and presumably that is the likely explanation of the rapid succession of imperial acclamations during the time period. Those denarii with IMP XVIII are some of the rarest and were probably struck for just a few days. A military diploma dated 7 November, 88 records Domitian as IMP XVII, therefore, this tiny issue must have been struck soon after that date at the end of 88 and/or very early in 89. RIC speculates mid December 88. Also, I was quite happy to free the coin from the NGC slab it came in. Feel free to post your Domitians or any coins you freed from slabs.
Well okay then, but you asked ... Yah, I really need to score another Domitian example (this baby is getting pretty darn stale, eh?) Hey, V70 => congrats on your awesome new OP-Domitian example .... man, I love seeing other people's cool coins (great score!!)
Steve, it wouldn't be a true 'Domitian' thread here on CT without your coin! Plus, it helps it's pleasing to look at.
What a wonderful coin!!! I always find your coins fascinating especially when you pleasantly educate me to it's 'hidden' significance(s)..... I can't add any new purchases as yet, but it seems I'm about to win several bids scattered on numerous auctions and more than a few are denarii of Vespasian and Domitian---AND IT"S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!! Seriously, they are Fine-VF types with a wonderful variety of reverses and devices. I hope to post them later this month.
Interesting rare issue, and Minerva's pose is a bit different as usual Nice catch And your post gives us the opportunity to seeing Steve's Domitian denarius that he seldom shows Q
