Domitian, 81-96. Denarius (Silver, 17.5 mm, 3.50 g, 6 h), Rome. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M Laureate head of Domitian to right. Rev. COS VII DES VIII P P Minerva advancing right with spear and shield. RIC² 28. RSC 56a. BMCRE pg. 434, note to pg. 299. A very rare variety. Bold and attractive. Very fine.

From the Brett Telford Collection, USA, ex H. D. Rauch e-auction 15, 2014, Lot 170.