This neat denarius surprisingly arrived today! Domitian AR Denarius, 3.05g Rome mint, 83 AD Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: TR POT II COS VIIII DES X P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her side (M3) RIC 167 (R). BMC 43. RSC 604. BNC 40. Ex AMCC Auction 2, 9 November 2019, lot 147. In 82 Domitian reformed the coinage by raising the weight of the gold, refining the silver, and improving the over all quality. 83 was also a landmark year for his coinage - it was the first year that the all four standard Minerva types were struck together, serving as a blueprint for the remainder of the reign for the precious metal issues. This 'type 3' Minerva denarius is from that rare first Minerva issue. Historical note: The Battle of Mons Graupius was most likely fought in the autumn of 83. Formerly the Andrew Short Collection. Thanks @Orfew and @Severus Alexander!
Nice coin David. Andrew had some really great stuff in the AMCC 2 auction. I am sure he is happy this one went to a fellow Flavian enthusiast
Curtis is correct. I am very happy David got this coin. It is an example of a coin that is definitely for the specialist. Most people would not know or care what it was. It is the first and last D 167 I have seen on the market since I have been interested in these coins-about 3 years. Also, thanks for the kind words @Curtisimo . I am very pleased that so many of my coins went to great homes.
