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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;David Atherton, post: 4475525, member: 82616&quot;]I&#039;ve always wanted a decent example of this fairly common type struck at Lugdunum for Domitian Caesar. Having a bit patience for such a prevalent coin can pay off - an inexpensive example with good eye appeal is not uncommon.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1112806[/ATTACH]</p><p><b>Domitian as Caesar</b></p><p>Æ As, 10.03g</p><p>Lyon mint, 77-78 AD (Vespasian)</p><p>Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS V; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.; globe at point of bust</p><p>Rev: S C in field; Spes stg. l., with flower</p><p>RIC 1290 (C3). BMC 873. BNC 885.</p><p>Acquired from Redoubt Numismatics, eBay, April 2020.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Flavian provincial branch mint at Lugdunum (modern Lyon) resumed production in 77-78 after a lengthy hiatus, presumably to address a bronze coinage shortage in the Western provinces. Coins were issued for Vespasian and both of his sons, with reverse types often shared between them. By far the most common type struck for Domitian Caesar was Spes, the goddess of hope. She is seen in her standard pose with lifted skirt and holding a flower, probably based on a familiar cult image. The handsome portrait in good Lugdunese style is an added bonus.</p><p><br /></p><p>Post your cheap common cuties![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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