Domitian. 81-96 AD. Denarius, 3.54g. (5h). Rome, 81 AD. Obv: IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M Head laureate right. Rx: P P COS VII - DES VIII Frontal throne with round back in the form of an arch decorated with a wreath, topped by a palmette in the middle and three small projections like flickering candle flames on each side; a fringed seat cover hangs down in front, above a thin leg strut. Not in the new RIC; apparently unpublished until the appearance of this specimen in Freeman & Sear MBS 17, 15 Dec. 2009, lot 237. Rare legend forms on both sides, because including DIVI VESP F on obverse and starting with P P on reverse; apparently unique with this reverse type. VF.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear MBS 17, 15 December 2009, lot 237 (A. Lynn Collection).