Domitian with Aegis tetradrachm 1st coin of the year

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Jay GT4, Jan 10, 2018.

  1. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    It's gonna be tough for me to get a nicer coin this year. First arrival of the year and it's another big hunk of silver. What sold me was the great depiction of the Aegis on Domitian's shoulder but the rest of the coin ain't too bad either. Just loving these big silver coins! Click for full size.

    Domitian Tet 1978.jpg

    http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-142943

    ETOYΣ NEOY [IEPOY] H (date, year 8)
    Laureate bust right, wearing aegis

    ETOYΣ NEOY [IEPOY] H (date; year 8) E
    agle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings spread; palm frond to right.

    SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch, 88/89 AD

    13.61g; 29 mm

    McAlee 398; Prieur 145; RPC II 1978.

    Ex-Zurquieh
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Nice Domitian with great detail!!!
     
  4. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    Great Aegis and the whole coin is very nice

    Q
     
  5. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Fantastic coin, love the portrait.
     
  6. Valentinian

    Valentinian Well-Known Member

  7. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Style-wise Domitian's Syrian tets are superb, yours is no exception. Congrats!
     
  8. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Aegis and the eagle... *droooling*
     
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  9. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Wonderful coin Jay. Congrats on a great addition.
     
  10. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys, it's really lovely in hand.
     
  11. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Real winner there!
     
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