The Roman Empire
Domitian augustus, 81 – 96.
Denarius 85, AR 3.49 g. CAES DOMIT AVG – GERM P M TR P IIII Laureate bust r., with aegis on l. shoulder. Rev. IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POTES P P Germania seated r. on shield, in attitude of mourning; beneath, broken spear. C 181. BMC 82. CBN 84.
In exceptional condition for the issue. A wonderful portrait and a superb old
cabinet tone, struck on a very broad flan and good extremely fine
Ex Vinchon sale 22 May 1995, 298. Privately purchased from Poindessault in 2007.
This specific coin was selected for the upcoming Roman portrait book (see introduction to the auction).
This coin shows an exceptional and very imperial portrait bust, the best that I have seen for this iconic type celebrating Domitian's Germanic victory. AMP.