Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2753 SESSION 13 (11.30AM THURSDAY 1ST AUG) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $400
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DOMITIAN, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 88, (11.06 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER PP, rev. Domitian sacrificing before temple with victimarius, musicians and attendant, around COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC, S C in exergue, (S.2802, RIC 383, C.91). Attractive brown/green patina, good very fine and rare, a most interesting reverse.
This type is a commemorative to celebrate in Rome the Secular Games held by Domitian in October A.D.88.
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Lot 2751
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Lot 2752
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Lot 2753 This lot
DOMITIAN, (A.D. 81-96), AE as, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 88, (11.06 g), obv. laureate head ...
Estimate $400
Lot 2754
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Lot 2755
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Estimate $100