Lot 225: Domitian. A.D. 81-96. Æ sestertius. Germania Capta type. Rome, A.D. 86. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 12 (Auction 309)
- Sold Winning Bid: $120
- 1 Bid(s)
Domitian. A.D. 81-96. Æ sestertius (34 mm, 24.99 g, 6 h). Germania Capta type. Rome, A.D. 86. IMP CA[ES D]OMIT AVG GERM COS XII [CENS PER] P P, laureate bust of Domitian right, wearing aegis / GERMANIA CAPTA, S C in exergue, trophy; to left, female captive seated left on shield, resting hand on head in attitude of mourning; to right, male captive standing right, looking back, hands bound behind him; helmet and shield at his feet. RIC 463; BMC 372; BN 395. Neat reverse type although unfortunately quite worn. Brown and olive-green patina, porous. Fine / fair.
From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.
An interesting type that clearly imitates the extensive Judaea Capta issues of Domitian's father and elder brother, Vespasian and Titus.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 225
- Listing #: 235226
- Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:14:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $200