The Roman Empire
Domitian caesar, 69 – 81
Denarius early 76-early 77, AR 3.58 g. CAESAR AVG F – DOMIT[IANVS] Laureate head r. Rev. COS IIII Pegasus r. C 47. BMC Vespasian 193. RIC Vespasian 921. CBN Vespasian 169.
Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Privately purchased from NAC in 2011.
Domitian's early portraits as caesar follow the style of his father and brother with an oversized head and very expressive features. AMP.