David Atherton Posted July 3 · Member Share Posted July 3 Domitian's tetradrachms struck at Alexandria are notoriously rare and, unlike the bronze issues, were produced very sparingly. They are not seen in trade regularly and when encountered are often overpriced. I was lucky enough to come across this fine example with a neat pedigree offered at an acceptable price. Domitian AR Tetradrachm, 11.34g Alexandria mint, 88-89 AD Obv: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ; Head of Domitian, laureate, r. Rev: L Η; Athena stg. l., with shield, holding a Nike with palm and wreath RPC 2548 (1 spec.). Emmett 237.8. Dattari-Savio 435bis. Ex Harlan J Berk BBS 228, 30 July 2024, lot 561. Ex Peter Lowrek Collection. Ex Beast Coins. Ex Keith Emmett Collection. Ex Harlan J Berk December 1993. Ex 'Famous French Collection'. Domitian's Alexandrian tetradrachms are extremely rare, struck sporadically between regnal years 2-8. This example featuring Domitian's patron deity Athena (Minerva) on the reverse is from the last issue of tetradrachms struck in regnal year 8. It has the notable distinction of being from the Keith Emmett collection. In hand. As always, thank you for looking! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted July 3 · Supporter Share Posted July 3 Very nice! Doesn't happen to be the Emmett plate coin, does it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted July 3 · Member Author Share Posted July 3 41 minutes ago, CPK said: Very nice! Doesn't happen to be the Emmett plate coin, does it? Sadly no, Emmett just has line drawings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted July 3 · Supporter Share Posted July 3 45 minutes ago, CPK said: Very nice! Doesn't happen to be the Emmett plate coin, does it? A photo shows up here in the Beast Coins catalog of the "Keith Emmett Collection of Roman Egypt" - https://www.beastcoins.com/Collections/KeithEmmettEgypt/KeithEmmettRomanEgypt.htm 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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