David Atherton Posted March 13 · Member Share Posted March 13 Alexandrian reverse types under the Flavians typically displayed both ethnic and Greek themes, sometimes both (Sarapis). My latest coin from Alexandria has a decidedly 'Greek' reverse. I think it's quite fetching. Domitian Æ Obol, 5.12g Alexandria mint, 91-92 AD Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ ϹƐΒ ΓƐΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r. Rev: LΙA; Dolphin coiled round anchor RPC 2649 (13 spec.). Emmett 308.11. Dattari-Savio 600. Acquired from Herakles, January 2024. Ex Naville Auction 76, 2 October 2022, lot 183. A decently rare Alexandrian obol from Domitian's regnal year 11. The dolphin is the totem animal of Poseidon and likely can be viewed in that context here. One cannot help but be reminded of an identical dolphin and anchor pulvinar type struck previously by Titus and Domitian between 80-82 at Rome on the denarius. This coin is cited in the RPC online database. https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coin/438475 In hand. Thank you for looking and watching! 12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted March 13 · Supporter Share Posted March 13 Great eye appeal! And in great condition too, for an Alexandrian issue. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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