Praefectus Coins

Auction α  –  28 February 2021

Praefectus Coins, Auction α

Ancient Greek, Roman and Islamic Rarities

Su, 28.02.2021, from 5:00 PM CET
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Description

Domitius Domitianus, Usurper AD 297-298. Alexandria Follis Æ 26 m. 10.1 gm Obv: IMP CL DOMITIVS DOMITIANVS [A]VG, laureate head right. Rev: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI / Γ / [ALE], Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; to left, eagle standing left, head right. RIC 20. Domitianus was promoted to emperor in 297 in the context of an uprising that had broken out in the area of Thebes and quickly spread to lower Egypt. Domitianus minted coins according to the Hellenistic style, probably to make himself popular with the population of Alexandria.

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Price realized 1'200 USD 1 bid
Starting price 1'200 USD
Estimate 1'800 USD
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