Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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ASIA MINOR. Uncertain. Possibly Rome Mint for circulation in Asia. Domitia, wife of Domitian. Augusta, A.D. 82-96. AR cistophorus (Cistophoric Tetradrachm / 3 Denarii). 10.62 gm. 26 mm. Struck under Domitian, A.D. 82. Her draped bust right; DOMITIA AVGVSTA / Venus standing right, seen half from behind, naked except for drapery around hips, resting elbow on column, holding helmet and transverse scepter; VENVS AVG. RPC II 870. RIC II 847 (Domitian). RSC 19. Near Very Fine; lightly toned; attractive portrait, bold and pleasing; small flan flaw before; good style and well centered. Rare.
Ex Harlan Berk BBS 196 (4 February 2016) lot 285 ($900).