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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;David Atherton, post: 7614965, member: 82616&quot;]Nothing really beats an honest first century sestertius. Domitian in numismatic circles is primarily known for his denarii, but he also struck some mighty fine bronzes, many of which are in superb style. I think my latest addition is such a coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1310803[/ATTACH]<b>Domitian</b> </p><p>Æ Sestertius, 21.73g</p><p>Rome mint, 82 AD</p><p>Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, l.</p><p>Rev: TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P; S C in field; Minerva stg. l., with spear</p><p>RIC 106 (C). BMC 276. BNC 286.</p><p>Acquired from Ken Dorney, May 2021.</p><p><br /></p><p>Minerva&#039;s prominence on Domitian&#039;s coinage first showed up on his early bronzes produced in 81-82 long before she dominated his denarii. This fantastic sestertius struck in early 82 demonstrates that the finest engravers were not just reserved for Domitian&#039;s aurei. A superb portrait and fine reverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>Feel free to post any coins you are in awe of.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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