Naville Numismatics

Auction 92  –  13 October 2024

Naville Numismatics, Auction 92

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

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Description

Egypt, Alexandria Domitian, 81-96 Drachm circa 94-95 (year 14), Æ 33.30 mm., 24.43 g.
Laureate head r. Rev. Triumphal arch with three bays between columns, two windows above; roof surmounted by statuary group of Domitian driving horses between trophies; in field, L- IΔ. Geissen 410. Dattari 2708. RPC 2708.

Scarce. Brown tone, rough surface, About Very Fine/Good Fine.

While often assumed to depict a local Egyptian monument, Fred Kleiner ("An arch of Domitian in Rome on coins of Alexandria," NC 1989, pp. 69-81) has convincingly argued that the arch was erected elsewhere, almost certainly in the capital, to commemorate Domitian's victories in Germany.

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