I bought this one for the portrait

It is no secret that the portraits on the denarii of 84-88 CE are some of the finest portraits for Domitian. This coin is no exception. While it is worn, I love the stylish portrait. As a coin type it is (R) rare.

I have several portraits of Domitian from this time period and I am always looking for more.




Domitian AR Denarius 86 CE
Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V. Kopf mit Lorbeerkranz rechts./
Rev: IMP XII COS XII CENS P P P. Minerva mit Lanze nach links stehend.
RIC 441 (R)
Purchased from DVIN Numismatik on Ma-Shops

 

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That's a nice one, congrats!

 

Looks great. Thanks for showing it.

 

Very attractive, I can see why you picked it.

 

Sorta looks like Bill Murray.

 

Very nice coin Orfew, it has great eye appeal.

 

Very nice Andrew. I like the portrait on my RIC 441 too.

 

Thanks David. I saw yours on Forum. It is a great coin.

 

Beautiful coin .. yours is an excellent coin all around.. but I know sometimes we can see a portrait and need to have it - here is a really young looking Trajan. Somehow I never pictured him young until I purchased this coin.. yet I believe this was struck late in his reign (AD 114-117?) ..perhaps the artist knew what side his bread was buttered?
Not rated (R) rare...

 

Here is an updated photo. The coin arrived today.

 

A beautiful coin Andrew!

 

Not mine... just saw this - I wish I could afford it.
Now THAT is a portrait! It's beautiful.