Jeremy Posted May 29, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 29, 2022 In 71 AD, following the conquest of Judaea, the Flavian imperial family rode into the city of Rome in a triumphal procession. Vespasian and Titus led, as it was their joint triumph, while Domitian (then Caesar) followed with the other family members. He rode on a magnificent white horse, which is shown on this denarius - one of a series of coins commemorating the event. I've read that it's the first denarius struck at Rome for Domitian. I've owned a few of his denarii with Minerva reverses but hadn't noticed this type at auction until recently. Domitian, as Caesar under Vespasian, AR silver denarius Caesar 70-81 AD; Augustus 81-96 AD Struck 73 AD in Rome Obverse: CAES AVG F DOMIT COS II, laureate head right. Reverse: Domitian, togate, riding on horse prancing left, holding sceptre in left hand and raising right. References: RIC 680 (C); BMC 129; RSC 664; BNC 105. 19mm; 3.2g Feel free to share any related examples! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted May 29, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 29, 2022 Wonderful example with a very stylish portrait! The Rome mint could on occasion produce some exquisite miniature art. Here is a less common bronze example of the same type. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=170108 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted May 29, 2022 · Patron Share Posted May 29, 2022 Lovely denarius, @Jeremy! But I always laugh when I see the proportions of the horse and rider on Roman coins. It reminds me of ... I don't have a Flavian equestrian, so I'll post this "My Little Pony" issue of Trebonianus Gallus. Trebonianus Gallus, AD 251-253. Roman AR antoninianus, 3.82 g, 19.7 mm, 11 h. Antioch, second series, AD 251-252. Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, right. Rev: ADVENTVS AVG, Emperor on horseback, left, raising right hand and holding scepter. Refs: RIC 79; Cohen 2; RCV 9622; Hunter 56; ERIC II 44. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted May 29, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Roman Collector said: Lovely denarius, @Jeremy! But I always laugh when I see the proportions of the horse and rider on Roman coins. It reminds me of ... I don't have a Flavian equestrian, so I'll post this "My Little Pony" issue of Trebonianus Gallus. Trebonianus Gallus, AD 251-253. Roman AR antoninianus, 3.82 g, 19.7 mm, 11 h. Antioch, second series, AD 251-252. Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, right. Rev: ADVENTVS AVG, Emperor on horseback, left, raising right hand and holding scepter. Refs: RIC 79; Cohen 2; RCV 9622; Hunter 56; ERIC II 44. Nice coin! The proportion of man to horse is definitely unrealistic 🙂 Edited May 29, 2022 by Jeremy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvius Pertinax Posted May 29, 2022 · Member Share Posted May 29, 2022 Oh, interesting story! I have a really worn example of the type. Id like to post it, but i may or may not have lost my phone that has every single coin pic of mine on it 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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