Domitian. Sestertius; Domitian; 81-96 AD, Rome, 88-9 AD, Sestertius, 24.34g. RIC-609 (C), BM-428, C-81 (50 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM - P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P Head laureate r. Rx: COS XIIII (weakly struck) - LVD SAEC on l. and r., S C in exergue, Domitian seated l. on platform inscribed SVF P D, distributing suffimenta to man and child standing r. before platform; on platform, two vessels by emperor's feet; in background, four-columned temple. Ex Berk 47, 19 February 1987, 464. Commemorates Domitian's distribution of cleansing agents to the populace before his Saecular Games of 88 or more likely 89 AD.This is an exquisite example of a rare Saecular Games issue of Domitian. aVF / gVF. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.
Price realized | 1'100 USD |
Starting price | 1'300 USD |
Estimate | 2'000 USD |