David Atherton Posted February 13, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) I got this one for @ $40 on eBay. Granted it is not in fantastic condition, but it is good enough for me. Domitian Æ As, 11.23g Rome mint, 85 AD Obv: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r., with aegis Rev: SALVTI above, AVGVSTI below; S C in exergue; Altar RIC 305 (C3). BMC 316. BNC 339. Acquired from eBay, January 2023. The SALVTI AVGVSTI altar type was first introduced on Domitian's aes coinage in 84 after a brief hiatus of the Senatorial mint's production in 82-83, presumably for re-organisational purposes. This earliest version of the type has the legend starting at the lower left, later issues would place the legend above and below the altar, as seen on this coin. The structure on the reverse has been traditionally described as an altar, however, Marvin Tameanko has convincingly argued it is actually a sacellum, or small shrine. He states the steps at the base leading to two doors with handles are overwhelming evidence that the structure was much larger than an altar. As far as the shrine's significance - H. Mattingly in BMCRE II interprets the type as commemorating the Senate's dedication of an altar shrine celebrating Domitian's safe return from the Germanic Wars of 82-83. Alternately, the shrine may have been dedicated as an appeal to Salus for the emperor's continued good health. Tameanko attributed the reverse to Domitian's hypochondria. In any case, no trace of the shrine has survived antiquity. In hand. Thanks for looking/watching! Edited February 13, 2023 by David Atherton 23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth77 Posted February 13, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 13, 2023 Looks like Domitian wears an aegis? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted February 13, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 9 minutes ago, seth77 said: Looks like Domitian wears an aegis? Yes, faded but there. All of the asses from this issue show Domitian wearing an aegis. Added to the description. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted February 13, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 13, 2023 Splendid coin! I love architectural types, and when it comes to their condition, any condition will do! Here's a coin of mine, with a similar reverse. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted February 13, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 13, 2023 Nice, still has a good amount of detail left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted February 13, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 13, 2023 8 hours ago, David Atherton said: I got this one for @ $40 on eBay. Granted it is not in fantastic condition, but it is good enough for me. A well done buy - with a good price / condition ratio. Gratulation. David - you postet an another "Dutiful Domitian" coin at Coin Talk Forum. Would you present this here in a new thread too? I like this bronze with this dark / green patina - and the reverse is for me very nice and interesting 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsyas Mike Posted February 13, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 13, 2023 Nice coin - and I appreciate the issue information you provided @David Atherton. My example is rough, but it is one of my favorites in my small Flavian collection: Domitian Æ As (85 A.D.) Rome Mint IMP CA[ES] DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI, laureate bust right, wearing aegis / SALVTI [A]VGVST[I], S-C, horned altar or shrine of Ara Salutis Augusti. RIC II Part 1 (2nd ed.) 305; (10.94 grams / 28 x 27 mm) eBay Aug. 2019 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted February 13, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Here is a unique one I got for around $70 or so from the wealthy city of Zeugma on the Euphrates. Unfortunately during the reign of Valerian the city was sacked and destroyed by the Sassanids, just a few years after it was minted. It appears that a surprising quantity of these sestertius-sized coins were struck, probably to pay the legions (2) stationed in the city. COMMAGENE, Zeugma. Philip I and II 247-249 C.E. Æ31, 19.2g; 6h (Tetrassarion) Obv.: AYTOK K M IOYΛI ФIΛIΠΠOC CЄB; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: ZЄYGM-ATЄΩN; Peribolos containing grove of trees, seen in perspective; tetrastyle temple in distance, draped figure within (Zeus?); in exergue, capricorn to right. Reference: Butcher 31c; BMC 35. Ex - JAZ Numismatics Edited February 13, 2023 by Ancient Coin Hunter 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted February 14, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 12 hours ago, Prieure de Sion said: David - you postet an another "Dutiful Domitian" coin at Coin Talk Forum. Would you present this here in a new thread too? I like this bronze with this dark / green patina - and the reverse is for me very nice and interesting 🙂 Already have. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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