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<p>[QUOTE="David Atherton, post: 7966219, member: 82616"]Semisses are probably the rarest imperial denomination struck for Domitian. They do not show up in trade often and when they do are commonly seen in poor condition. I was lucky enough to recently acquire this semis for a fair price and in very good condition.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1381228[/ATTACH]</p><p><b>Domitian</b></p><p>Æ Semis, 4.18g</p><p>Rome mint, 81-82 AD</p><p>Obv: IMP DOMITIANVS AVG; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.</p><p>Rev: S C in field; Cornucopiae</p><p>RIC 122 (R). BMC 481. BMC 517</p><p>Acquired from NumisCorner, October 2021.</p><p><br /></p><p>An undated rare semis from Domitian's first year as Augustus. The early date is presumed based on style and the absence of Germanicus in Domitian's titles. The reverse type is a carry-over from a rare Domitian Caesar issue under Titus. This small issue of undated bronzes, which also includes quadrantes, was likely struck no later than early 82 before the bronze mint was shuttered for a couple of years for the Rome mint's reorganisation.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please share your small denomination bronzes![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="David Atherton, post: 7966219, member: 82616"]Semisses are probably the rarest imperial denomination struck for Domitian. They do not show up in trade often and when they do are commonly seen in poor condition. I was lucky enough to recently acquire this semis for a fair price and in very good condition. [ATTACH=full]1381228[/ATTACH] [B]Domitian[/B] Æ Semis, 4.18g Rome mint, 81-82 AD Obv: IMP DOMITIANVS AVG; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: S C in field; Cornucopiae RIC 122 (R). BMC 481. BMC 517 Acquired from NumisCorner, October 2021. An undated rare semis from Domitian's first year as Augustus. The early date is presumed based on style and the absence of Germanicus in Domitian's titles. The reverse type is a carry-over from a rare Domitian Caesar issue under Titus. This small issue of undated bronzes, which also includes quadrantes, was likely struck no later than early 82 before the bronze mint was shuttered for a couple of years for the Rome mint's reorganisation. Please share your small denomination bronzes![/QUOTE]
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