David Atherton Posted July 25 · Member Share Posted July 25 It's not everyday you find a worthy 12 Caesars' coin for under $30 ... especially one as nice as this. I needed this COS XVI Virtus variety, so it was kinda sweet to acquire an example so cheap! Domitian Æ As, 9.90g Rome mint, 92-94 AD Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI; S C in field; Virtus stg. r., foot on helmet, with spear and parazonium RIC 757 (C). BMC -. BNC 501. Acquired from Munthandel Schepers, June 2024. The Virtus type was struck repeatedly on Domitian's middle bronze from 84 onwards. I. Carradice in his 1983 monograph on Domitian's coinage says the following concerning the type - 'Virtus is a military type, symbolic of the courage of Domitian and the mutual devotion between the army and emperor.' Virtus first appears on the coinage in the flurry of Germania Capta types that were struck soon after Domitian's German triumph. She is depicted in traditional Amazon attire. This common 92-94 variety is missing from the BM. In hand. Please feel free to share your bargain buys. Thanks for looking! 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted July 25 · Member Share Posted July 25 I bought this for 14 euros + fees from an auction because of the color. Not 100% sure this is not paint or something similar (and hope it isn't) 27 mm, 10,73 g. Domitian 81-96. AD. Ӕ as. Rome. 90-91 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PER P P, bust of Domitian, laureate, right / FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 707; Old RIC 394. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted July 25 · Supporter Share Posted July 25 @David Atherton a very nice pick up for a great price. Looks even better in the video. I managed to get this Domitian for less than 30Euros a couple of weeks back. Because of the harsh cleaning, no doubt Domitian, AD 83., AE23 of Caesaria Maritima, Judea. 10.88 gr. 23mm IMP DOMITIANVS CAES AVG GERMANICVS, laureate head left / No legend, Minerva standing left, holding shield and spear, placing helmet on trophy consisting of cuirass, two shields and spears, two crossed greaves at bottom. Hendin 1455, Meshorer TJC 392, RPC II 2305, SNG ANS 492-494. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted July 25 · Member Share Posted July 25 It is indeed a bargain buy for $30! Tiberius III (Apsimar). 698-705 AD. AE Follis (4.75g, 22.5mm). Constantinople mint. Dated year 1 (698/9). Obv.: facing bust with short beard, wearing crown and cuirass, holding transverse spear and shield. Rev.: large M; cross above, year I; B below; CON in exergue. DOC II 19b; MIB III 73; SB 1366. VF. This was a bargain, at $107. They usually go for a lot higher. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted July 25 · Member Share Posted July 25 Great price for a handsome coin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victrix Posted July 26 · Member Share Posted July 26 In my experience not a lot of ppl seem to bid on Domitian bronzes unless they're high grade or have some rarity. Maybe people are worried when buying bronze or only prefer to have a silver specimen. This one I picked up last week for 35 euro but currently selling in auction. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted July 26 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 26 Nice pick-up for the price! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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