David Atherton Posted March 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) Holy cow this was a great find! When Steve from Incitatus Coins recently listed this rarity I could not resist. Domitian as Caesar [Titus] Æ Sestertius, 20.64g Rome mint, 80-81 AD Obv: CAES DIVI AVG VESP F DOMITIAN COS VII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: VICTORIA AVG; S C in field; Victory stg. l., leaning on column, with cornucopiae and palm RIC 306 (R2). BMC -. BNC -. Acquired from Incitatus Coins, February 2023. Ex Emporium Hamburg, Alpha Auction 10, 8 January 2023, lot 261. A reverse type struck for both Titus and Domitian Caesar symbolising the bountiful prosperity Victory has brought to the empire. This Domitian Caesar variety featuring 'DOMITIAN' on the obverse and 'AVG' on the reverse is extremely rare (only one specimen in Oxford was known to the RIC II.1 authors upon publication). Perhaps the fourth known specimen, now rated 'R2' in the unpublished RIC II.1 A&C. A double die match with the Oxford specimen. Very pleasing in hand too. Thanks for looking and watching! Edited March 6, 2023 by David Atherton 11 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted March 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2023 Lovely looking example David! I really like the little videos they do allow you to feel the coin..Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay GT4 Posted March 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 6, 2023 A great find 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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