I'm really thrilled to add this to my collection. Domitian AR Tetradrachm Antioch mint, 81-82 AD RPC 1976 (6 spec.) Obv: AYT KAIΣAP ΔOMITIANOC ΣEB; Bust of Domitian, laureate, r. with aegis Rev: ETOYΣ NEOY IEPOY B; Eagle with with wings spread on thunderbolt to r.; in r. field, palm branch Although this is a Syrian type it most likely was minted in Alexandria for circulation in the province. There is also the possibility that Alexandrian engravers were working at the Antioch mint. Coined in Domitian's second regnal year, he did not wait long after assuming the purple to issue coins in Syria. Struck in fine 'Alexandrian' style with beautiful chocolate toning.
