Ancients
Domitian, as Augustus (AD 81-96). AR denarius (19mm, 3.54 gm, 6h). NGC VF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, 3rd issue, AD 88. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head of Domitian left / COS XIIII-LVD SAEC / FEC, herald advancing left, wearing feathered cap, wand outward in right hand, round shield in left. RIC II.1 597. Extremely rare with left facing portrait.
This issue commemorates the rituals and events associated with the saeculum, which was celebrated with the Saecular Games in AD 88.
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Estimate: 100-200 USD