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<p>[QUOTE="Orfew, post: 4458135, member: 74968"]This coin finally arrived today. The speculation in RIC is that this coin may have been struck for as few as 4 days. During this period of 88 CE, Domitian's imperial acclamations were being added very quickly. RIC surmises that this indicates a period of heightened military activity.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is quite a rare coin but that does not mean it is sought after. It is after all yet another Minerva reverse for Domitian. However, the slight differences including the numbering of the imperial acclamations gives us the insight that these coins are connected to actual historical events. We may not have a record of many of the battles that Domitian fought, but we have the coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>The original photo from the auction house was not very good. I was surprised then when I saw the condition of this coin. The portrait is great and there is great detail on the Minerva on the reverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please post your coins of Domitian.</p><p><br /></p><p>Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius 88 CE September 14 - 89 CE- September 13 (sixth issue)</p><p>(18 mm 3.42 g)</p><p>Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P VIII<i>. Laureate head right. </i></p><p><i>Rev: IMP XXI COS XIIII CENS PPP. Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at her left side. </i></p><p><i>RIC 676 RSC 256, BMC 160</i></p><p><i>Ex: Artemide aste auction 50e February 29-March 1 2020. Lot 339.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i>[ATTACH=full]1111640[/ATTACH]</i>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Orfew, post: 4458135, member: 74968"]This coin finally arrived today. The speculation in RIC is that this coin may have been struck for as few as 4 days. During this period of 88 CE, Domitian's imperial acclamations were being added very quickly. RIC surmises that this indicates a period of heightened military activity. This is quite a rare coin but that does not mean it is sought after. It is after all yet another Minerva reverse for Domitian. However, the slight differences including the numbering of the imperial acclamations gives us the insight that these coins are connected to actual historical events. We may not have a record of many of the battles that Domitian fought, but we have the coins. The original photo from the auction house was not very good. I was surprised then when I saw the condition of this coin. The portrait is great and there is great detail on the Minerva on the reverse. Please post your coins of Domitian. Domitian (81-96). AR Denarius 88 CE September 14 - 89 CE- September 13 (sixth issue) (18 mm 3.42 g) Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P VIII[I]. Laureate head right. Rev: IMP XXI COS XIIII CENS PPP. Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at her left side. RIC 676 RSC 256, BMC 160 Ex: Artemide aste auction 50e February 29-March 1 2020. Lot 339. [ATTACH=full]1111640[/ATTACH][/I][/QUOTE]
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