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LOT 3075

Domitian AR Denarius. AD 81-96.

Rome mint; struck AD 95-96. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XV, laureate head to right / IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to left, holding spear with right hand. RIC II.1 790; BMCRE 235; RSC 290. Very Fine.(3.32gr, 18mm, 6h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3075

Domitian AR Denarius.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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