PADUAN & LATER IMITATIONS: ROMAN EMPIRE: Domitian, 81-96 AD, white metal cast "sestertius" (23.39g), Lawrence-40.2, 19th century imitation of brass Domitian Paduan "sestertius" (Lawrence-40, itself an imitation of RIC 609); laureate bust of Domitian right with aegis at base, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P // Domitian seated left on dais inscribed SPQQO / SVF P D, two vessels at his feet, his right hand extended to give incense to togate citizen standing right before him, accompanied by child with hands raised, tetrastyle temple in background, PONT MAX TR P VIII / LVD SAEC (in occasion of the Secular Games of 88 AD), SC in exergue, Fine to VF.
Estimate: USD 75 - 125