Ancients
Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AV aureus (19mm, 7.43 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed.
Rome, 14 September-31 December AD 88. DOMITIANVS AVGVSTVS-GERMANICVS, laureate head of Domitian right / Column inscribed LVD / SAEC / FEC, COS-XIIII across fields; all within laurel wreath terminating in large jewel. RIC II 603. Calicó 825 (this coin). Biaggi 400 (this coin). Bright and bold example of this rare type.
From the Morris Collection. Ex An Interesting Selection of Roman Gold Coins from the B.d.B Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 49, 21 October 2008), lot 172.
Rare type commemorating Domitian's Saecular Games.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-8000 USD