Domitian. 81-96 AD. Denarius, 3.40g. (6h). Rome, 86 AD. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P VI Head laureate right. Rx: IMP XIIII COS XII - CENS P P P Minerva advancing right brandishing spear and holding shield.. RIC 454 (R ). Paris 103. Cohen 208 (Rollin, 2 Fr.). BMC p. 320 (citing Cohen). EF.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection; acquired from Helios, eBay, 29 October 2010. Ex A. Lynn Collection.
A rare issue already showing IMP XIIII with COS XII, i.e. before the end of 86 AD; this acclamation is common on denarii of the following year (COS XIII = 87 AD).