Unlisted Domitian Denarius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by David Atherton, May 23, 2016.

  1. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    I was really thrilled to find this unlisted Domitian denarius recently.

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    Domitian
    AR Denarius
    Rome mint, 85 AD
    RIC 392A (R3), BMC - , RSC -
    Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
    Rev: IMP XI COS XI CENS P P P; Minerva stg. l., with thunderbolt and spear; shield at her side (M3)

    A previously unknown Minerva type 3 from Domitian's rare sixth issue of denarii for 85. Until this coin recently surfaced only three of the four standard Minerva types were known for this issue, now all four are accounted for. Ted Buttrey was notified of this coin's existence and he has assigned it as RIC 392A in the Flavian RIC Addenda.

    Several other rare denarius issues struck for Domitian throughout his reign are also missing the four standard Minerva types, it's only a matter of time before the missing ones surface. Keep your eyes peeled.
     
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  3. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Wow David, another great addition to that impressive collection. Congrats!
     
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  4. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Wow! Congrats and way cool!
     
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  5. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Congrats on the exciting discovery!
     
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  6. JeffM-Houston

    JeffM-Houston Active Member

    That a great find!
     
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  7. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

  8. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    i DIG that toning on the obverse V70...nice lookin' coin!
     
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  9. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    An to a non specialists like us, looks like any other domitian w/ minerva. It went to the right owner!
     
  10. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    That is one handsome portrait of Domitian, and the toning is the icing on the cake. Great coin!
     
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  11. Magnus Maximus

    Magnus Maximus Dulce et Decorum est....

    Good to see you Sallent.
     
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  12. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    Thanks. I'm glad to be back among fellow ancient coin enthusiasts. Didn't mean to be away for so long but work kind of interfered with everything else these past few months.
     
  13. The Big Bad Wolf

    The Big Bad Wolf Well-Known Member

    The perks of specializing I suppose.
    Not a bad coin.
     
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  14. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Congrats @vespasian70 !!!

    Even a non-specialist like me can appreciate the inherent beauty of the coin ....and appreciate its scarcity once it is clarified for me...
     
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  15. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Another cool Domitian, V70 ... congrats!!

    Yah, I'd post my example "again" (Dom The Bomb), but even I'm getting tired of seeing it!! (man, I need more coins)

    ... congrats again
     
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  16. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    You know, it's not a true Domitian thread here on CT without your lovely example!
     
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