Domitian augustus, 81 – 96
Aureus 82-83, AV 7.77 g. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M Laureate head r. Rev. IVPPITER CONSERVATOR Eagle, with spread wings, standing facing perched on thunderbolt. C 319. BMC 51. RIC 143. CBN 50. Calicó 895 (this obverse die). Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A superb portrait struck in high relief and an interesting reverse composition. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex Christies New York 2nd May 1984, 511 and NFA XXVII, 1991, 116 sales. From the Brand collection. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.