Post your coins of Domitian

Here is mine


Domitian AR denarius, , F, well centered, toned, 3.297g, 18.9mm, 180o, Rome mint, 14 Sep 88 - 13 Sep 89 A.D.; Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head right; Rev: IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, helmeted and draped, thunderbolt in right, spear vertical behind in left, grounded shield on left side behind; RIC II, part 1, 659 (R); BMCRE II 149; BnF III 140; RSC II 245; cf. SRCV 2732 (IMP XIX) Ex: the Jyrki Muona Collection, Ex: Forvm Ancient coins

 

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I like that you considered rarity as a factor in selecting the Domitian for your "Twelve Caesars" set. His 17th imperial acclamation is quite scarce, not to mention the coin's in fine style too.

I have too many Domitian's to post them all, so I'll choose one that I fancy at the moment.

Purchased in 2010 from Harry Sneh, he was a collector's collector.


Domitian
AR Denarius
Rome mint, 85 AD (First issue)
RIC 266 (R2), BMC 74, RSC 361a
Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: P M TR POT IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P; Minverva stg. l., with spear (M4)

 

David, I love that coin. I like that his entire name is spelled out on the obverse. I also think it is a very artistic job on the part of the die engraver. Specifically I really like the use of space on both the obverse and the reverse. Both the bust and the figure of Minerva are exceptionally well balanced with the space in the fields that surround these objects. It also does not hurt that both the obverse and reverse have full legends centered well on the flan.

A truly exceptional coin.

Thanks for the comments on my coin. Rarity was definitely a factor in my selection. I wanted something special to finish the set.

 

This is my Domitian
I've lost all my notes on this one. It's a Spes standing though.
And i need an upgrade!

 

I only have one Domitian and its scratched up...ugh...


Rome, Italy
Roman Empire
Domitian Caesar Flavian Dynasty (b. AD 51- 96 d.)
AE As (s. AD 73/4 under Vespasian) (cm AD 520-530 Ostrogoths)
27 mm x 12.64 grams
Obverse: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II: Bust of Domitian, laureate and drape, right
Reverse: AEQVITAS AVGVST S C: Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod.
Ref: (Host Coin) RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 657

 

A nice Domitian/Minerva denarius is on the list. At the moment all I have of his is a worn but interesting provincial from a large mixed lot. I like it enough to keep it .


PHRYGIA, Kibyra
Domitian & Domitia, 81-96 AD
AE 24 mm, 6.9 gm
Obv: ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP ΔOMITIA CEBACTE, laureate head of Domitian and Domitia facing one another
Rev: EΠI APXIEPEΩC KΛAV BAINTOC KI BY; Zeus seated left, holding out hand and sceptre
Ref: RPC 1262; Sear-896, SNG Aulock-3731

 

Nice Domitians all. Here is my example. This was one of the first coins I bought for my 12 Caesars set. I probably need to re-photograph this one.

Domitian; AD 81-96
AE Dupondius, 28mm/9.2 g
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II; Domitian laureate & draped head left
Rev: S-C, Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of robe
(RIC II 699)

 

Hmmm, it seems this 'iconic' portrait of Domitian I have has been out in public quite a bit lately LOL, right 'V'?? But here's my denarius again.

 

Domitian (81 - 96 A.D.)
AR Denarius
O IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VI, laureate head right.
R: IMP XIIII COS XIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, holding spear and shield, owl at foot right.
Rome Mint, 87 A.D.
3.3g
19mm
(RIC [1962] 92), RSC 218, BMC 103

 

Domitian AE As. 81 - 96 AD, 8.5g, 28mm

OBV: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P, laureate bust right, wearing aegis.

REV: FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S-C, Fortuna standing left with rudder & cornucopiae.

REF: RIC 487, Cohen 122



Domitian AE As, 81-96 AD, 8.8g, 27mm

OBV: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P, Laureate head right.

REV: MONETA AVGVSTI, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.

REF: RIC 756, Cohen 333.

 

i've already posted this twice this week, but here i go again...



i need to get some more domitians!

 

One I haven't posted in a while:

 

Domitian, 13 September 81 - 18 September 96 A.D.
30706. Orichalcum dupondius, RIC II part 1 Titus 310,Rome mint 14.3 g Dupondius as Caesar 80 - 81 A.D.; obverse CAESAR DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII, laureate head left; reverse CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia seated left, patera in right, cornucopia in left; very rare (R2

 

Nice Domitians out there,

As it's quite a hard job to stick to the "one per ruler" rule, I have two of his, a denarius and a middle bronze


Domitianus, Denarius minted in Rome AD 95-96
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRP XV, Laureate head of Domitianus right
IMP XXII COS XVII CENS PPP, Minerva standing right holding spear and shield
3,21 gr
Ref : RCV #2734 v, Cohen #292



Domitianus, As minted in Rome, 85 AD
IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI, Laureate bust of Domitian right with aegis on left shoulder
MONETA AVGVSTI, Moneta standing left, holding cornucopia and scales. SC in field
11.08 gr
Ref : Cohen #325, RCV #2807v

Q

 

oh my ... sweet new pickup, Orfew

man, even I can't post my same Domitian example again, can I? (nope, but please don't tell it that the other Domitians had a party and it wasn't invited, okay?)

 

I only own one Domitian, which I choose for my 12 Caesar set because I really liked the style (ok, I admit it, I bought it because it was pretty!).


Domitian
Rome mint, as Caesar 76-80 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS Laureate head of Domitian r.
Rx: COS III Pegasus stepping r.
AR denarius 3.26gm - 20 mm

 

Not just pretty, that Pegasus is excellent !

Q

 

Nice coin. Do you have a link to your 12 Caesars? I would love to see them.

 

Sorry, no link. Thanks for asking though!

 

Alexandria mint.