Domitian, 81-96. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.44 g, 6 h), Rome, 88. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII Laureate head of Domitian to right. Rev. COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC Herald, waering a feathered cap, advancing to left, holding wand with his right hand and round shield with bust of Minerva in his left. BMC 131. Cohen 76. RIC 596. A nicely toned example with an impressive portrait. Very fine.
This type belongs to a series of coins struck in commemoration of the Secular Games of 88 AD.