A Delayed Denarius

I waited nearly 3 weeks for this little beauty to arrive from Europe.


Domitian
AR Denarius
Rome mint, 86 AD
RIC 435 (R), BMC 93, RSC 201b
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P; Minerva adv. r., with spear and shield (M1)

This denarius is part of the third issue of 86. At the time Domitian was waging a war against the Dacians and the imperial salutations were being awarded at a very fast pace. This coin records his 12th acclamation. The denarii from these issues tend to be in fine style and quite scarce.

I think it was worth the wait.

 

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Now that I think about it, it seems like a good portion of my more favored coins have come from overseas, namely Europe. I am very grateful and feel fortunate that nothing happened to them on their way here. Here is my most recent coin from Europe:

Jovinus, Western Roman Empire
AR siliqua
Obv: D N IOVIN-VS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTOR-IA AVGG, Roma seated left on stylized cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear
Mint: Lugdunum (Mintmark: SMLDV); struck 411-413 AD
Ref: RIC X 1716



Took two weeks to arrive.

 

The toning on your coin is quite beautiful!

I don't have any issues buying from European dealers ... I just prepare myself for a long wait and hope for the best.

 

very nice

i would say "hurling javelin"

 

here is mine on Hadrian.

Hadrian Denarius Roma 119-22 AD Minerva standing

Reverence.
Strack 97; RIC 69b; C. 1062

Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.
Laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder.

Rev: P M TR P COS III.
Minerva helmeted advancing right, holding Javelin and shield.

3.33 gr
19 mm

 

Heh...I'm the opposite! All my coins are coming from America and I'm in Europe.

 

All of our Roman coins came from Europe; some just now, some 400 years ago. My first ancestors came over when the trip was more of an adventure. I wish they had brought some coins.

I try not to buy from Europe when the coin is something I could get locally. I'm glad the Domitian was found by someone to whom it was special.

 

Congrats 'V' !! The coin does indeed exhibit 'fine style' and I always appreciate the clarified historical significance of each.

 

Very nice coin David. I always enjoy your writeups-very informative.

 

Like the coin (good portrait, well centered and can read the legends) and history with it!
I buy from Europe because that is where I find the pieces that fit my collection. Buying from Europe is a bit like living close to the Gulf in Texas. When there is a 500 year rain in Dallas you know it is headed your way, just not how fast. I have a couple of neat items I will share when they arrive and a couple more that I "really" want in coming auctions.
When I see Flavian coins, I think of the Lindsey Davis series of Roman detective novels. That series has history, detectives and Roman coins! Well not many coins.

While on the book subject, I think this series is a bit later and more to Doug's liking.

 

Nice one David.

 

My BATTLE-SCARRED Domitian


Roman Empire
81-96 CE
AR Denarius
19mm, 3.34g
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRPXI, Laureate Head r.
Rev: IMP XXI COS XV CENS PPP, Minerva stdg l, holding thunderbolt and spear
Ref: RIC II 726

 

My other Domitian (looks kinda beat up from a drunken brawl...)


Roman Empire
81-96 CE
AR Denarius
19mm, 3.3g
Obv: Laureate Head r.
Rev: IMP XXII COS X VIC CENS PPP, Minerva holding spear and sheild
Ref: RIC II 761

 

You have quite the imagination, don't you?

 

LOL... weeellll sometimes. And sometimes life experiences... I dunno...

 

Gosh, Domitian looks like Q from Star Trek TNG...

 

That would be more Nero's style. Domitian was probably at home reading the commentarii of Tiberius.

 

OH OH, This 'sounds' like a revival of an old thread we ran here a while back---a year ago??

But damned if he doesn't---although 'Q' may actually have a bit more hair

 

the sunken eyes and pursed lips seem to do it...

 

LOL, true! But, we can give him ONE late nite mistake in his life.