Nothing spectacular, just a 'run of the mill' Domitian Minerva. It won't make my Top Ten of 2017, but needless to say I love it! Domitian AR Denarius, 3.77g Rome mint, 94 AD RIC 769 (C). BMC 221. RSC 284a. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with spear (M4) Acquired from Forvm Ancient Coins, December 2017. Ex G&N 14, 2 March 2017, lot 602. Struck between mid September and 31 December. Although the frequency rating in RIC rates this denarius as 'common' it is a fairly rare dating combination, owing to the fact it was minted for just a few months. Struck in superb style and in fantastic condition.
I love the overall eye appeal....especially the full legends, centering and that very cool portrait!!
Very expressive portrait of Domitian. That is an interesting helmet with the large crest worn by Minerva. John
An oddity I noticed concerning the reverse legend - the lettering starts out fairly large and by the end settles down to a more normal size.
