I know for many the Minerva denarii for Domitian can be very boring. After all, there does not seem to be much variation just Minerva upon Minerva. However, there are exceptions. The Minerva holding victory is one such exception and this coin is an example of another. Sure it is Minerva on the reverse but not an ordinary one. This is Minerva Victrix and she is winged. While this coin is not rare it is very much sought after even by those who might only want one or 2 Domitian denarii (though of course I do not understand that ). Also this coin has some honest wear. I like this because it reminds me that these coins were actually used by people on the planet almost 2000 years before the present day. I am very happy to share my latest Domitian denarius with all of you. Please post your favorite coins with wings. Domitian AR Denarius Denar 95/96 n. Chr., Rome (3.31 g) Obv: Kopf mit Lorbeerkranz n. r. ; IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV. Rev: Geflügelte Minerva n. l. mit Speer und Schild; IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P. Geflügelte Minerva n. l. mit Speer und Schild. Provenienz: Aus einer niederrheinischen Privatsammlung. RIC 791, BMC 237, Cohen 294. Purchased from Korblum on Ma-Shops on March 24, 2021
Coingrats! Cool reverse and handsome portrait! Wings! Fun idea Here's my favorite coin of his dad's with wings:
What about the New Edition, though? No wings, but it illustrates a repetitive Minerva type. This one of Septimius Severus is one of about a dozen of his denarii to feature Minerva. This one is Minerva as depicted in the statue of the Palladium. Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Roman AR denarius, 3.10 g, 17.9 mm, 6 h. Rome, AD 196. Obv: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate head, right. Rev: P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Minerva standing left, holding transverse spear in right hand and round shield in left hand (i.e., the Palladium). Refs: RIC 83; BMCRE 139; Cohen 417; Hill 216; RCV --.
Nice addition Andrew! This type is also on my wish list. I think this type is not only popular but also relatively rare. Ric notes it as C, but unlike the other Minerva types, this one was of course only minted in the years 95-96. The other Minerva types are of course available over a much longer period of time. By the way, Domitian's Minerva denarii are not boring at all.
Nice recent additions Orfew! I'm sorry to admit it, but the many variants of the Domitian Minerva coins don't really do it for me and I'm in the 'one or two is enough-group'... Though this type is quite interesting and appealing! And since you asked, and together with your request in your post about your other, new Domitan(vs) denarius, I'll toss in this one: it has wings and is my favorite Domitian coin!
Nice @Orfew , not the “typical” Minerva. WINGS Tinkerbell on all fours... Iberia Castulo Late 2nd C BC AE As 25mm Bust Nose Hand Sphinx
