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Auction 96 14-15 February 2017
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Domitian. Gold Aureus (7.52 g), AD 81-96. Rome, AD 90/1. DOMITIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: GERMANICVS COS XV, Minerva standing left, holding spear. RIC 698; BN 162; BMC 173; Calicó 839. Well struck with mint luster still present. A few faint scratches in the right obverse field. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $4,000 - 5,000
Minerva, who is depicted on the reverse, was the favored deity of Domitian. He reportedly maintained a personal shrine of the goddess in his bedroom and is known to have founded a legion, Legio I Minervia in her honor. His reign also saw her depiction on the coinage in three types in addition to the one employed for this aureus.
Minerva, who is depicted on the reverse, was the favored deity of Domitian. He reportedly maintained a personal shrine of the goddess in his bedroom and is known to have founded a legion, Legio I Minervia in her honor. His reign also saw her depiction on the coinage in three types in addition to the one employed for this aureus.