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Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. Æ As (26mm, 11.26 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 73-74. Laureate and draped bust right / Spes standing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC II 663 (Vespasian). VF, brown and green surfaces. Rare.
From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.
RIC II page 106, note 122 says that "This coin...(is) attributed uncertainly as dupondi(us) because of Domitian's draped bust, but the Spes reverse type was usually reserved for asses."
From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.
RIC II page 106, note 122 says that "This coin...(is) attributed uncertainly as dupondi(us) because of Domitian's draped bust, but the Spes reverse type was usually reserved for asses."