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Domitian, as Caesar (AD 81-96). AV aureus (20mm, 7.29 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 77-78. CAESAR AVG F-DOMITIANVS, laureate head of Domitian right / COS V, Parthian captive kneeling right, presenting Roman signa. RIC II.1 (Vespasian) 959. Calicó 819. Attractive toning with subdued luster.
From the Monaco Collection. Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction XX (29 October 2020), lot 582; Heritage Auctions, Auction 3024 CICF (18 April 2013), lot 24873; Goldberg, Auction 59 (30 May 2010), lot 2446; Sotheby's (27 October 1993), lot 1505; Numismatics Fine Arts, Auction 26 (14 August 1991), lot 234
This stunning gold aureus, struck while he was Caesar under Vespasian, sports a robust portrait in high Flavian style, whereas during his sole reign, he revised coin portraits to show himself in a slimmed-down, more flattering light. The reverse type is copied from the coinage of Augustus (RIC I 288). It reflects the dynasty's policy of promoting the cult of the first emperor and also subtly alludes to Vespasian's victories in the East.
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
Domitian, as Caesar (AD 81-96). AV aureus (20mm, 7.29 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 77-78. CAESAR AVG F-DOMITIANVS, laureate head of Domitian right / COS V, Parthian captive kneeling right, presenting Roman signa. RIC II.1 (Vespasian) 959. Calicó 819. Attractive toning with subdued luster.
From the Monaco Collection. Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction XX (29 October 2020), lot 582; Heritage Auctions, Auction 3024 CICF (18 April 2013), lot 24873; Goldberg, Auction 59 (30 May 2010), lot 2446; Sotheby's (27 October 1993), lot 1505; Numismatics Fine Arts, Auction 26 (14 August 1991), lot 234
This stunning gold aureus, struck while he was Caesar under Vespasian, sports a robust portrait in high Flavian style, whereas during his sole reign, he revised coin portraits to show himself in a slimmed-down, more flattering light. The reverse type is copied from the coinage of Augustus (RIC I 288). It reflects the dynasty's policy of promoting the cult of the first emperor and also subtly alludes to Vespasian's victories in the East.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-domitian-as-caesar-ad-81-96-av-aureus-20mm-729-gm-5h-ngc-choice-xf-5-5-4-5/a/3094-32036.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD