Ancients
Domitian (AD 81-96). AR denarius (3.36 gm). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, April AD 85. Laureate bust of Domitian right, aegis at point of bust / Minerva standing left, holding spear. RIC (revised) 322. RSC 178a. ANS inv. 1977.282.2. An extremely rare variety with reverse inscription running counterclockwise and naming Domitian as possessing CENSORIA POTESTAT ("power of the Censor").
Ex Heritage Long Beach 3020 (6 September 2012), lot 25216; Harry N. Sneh Collection (Gemini IX, 9 January 2012, lot 395); A. Lynn Collection (private purchase from Freeman & Sear, 2010); Ponterio & Associates 117 (18-19 January 2002), lot 428.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1100 USD