Orfew Posted April 14, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 14, 2023 I was thrilled to receive this rare Domitian denarius today! I have been keeping my eye out for this reverse of Domitian for several years! Thanks to a couple of friends who routinely let me know when a coin of interest becomes available, I was able to grab this one. While Minerva is certainly no stranger to the reverses of Domitian denarii, this particular usage of Minerva occurred while Domitian was Caesar and not Augustus. While many may find the Minerva reverses dull and unappealing, I am not one of those. If one looks carefully, it is possible to find some very interesting and significant Minvera issues within his coinage. Domitian as Caesar (Struck 76-77 CE). Second Issue 2.92 g Obverse: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS Reverse: COS IIII: Minerva standing right on prow with spear and shield; to right, owl Purchased from GIN numismatics, April 2023 11 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor LONGINUS Posted April 14, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted April 14, 2023 Great coin, Andrew — it’s good to see you posting in the NVMIS FORVMS. — DR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted April 14, 2023 · Patron Share Posted April 14, 2023 Fantastic! Coingratulations on acquiring a coin you've been trying to find for years! And it IS good seeing you posting here at NVMIS FORVMS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay GT4 Posted April 14, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) You're welcome! 😄 I bought this at the same time from the same dealer! https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=182138 T CAESAR VESPASIANVS Laureate head right IMP XIII Goatherd, seated left, milking goat left Rome, July 77-December 79 CE RIC 985V (R) 3.08g Ex-Germania Inferior Numismatics Part of the agrarian series under Vespasian, perhaps promoting a more simpler way of life or the bounty that is provided by the Emperor. This one being minted for Titus. While only listed as Rare in RIC, this type is exceedingly difficult to find in trade, even more so than the one for Vespasian, and is a favorite of collectors. Only 3 others in Forum galleries (orfew, 2 Atherton). Wonderful toning in hand. Edited April 14, 2023 by Jay GT4 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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