Lot 229: Domitian. A.D. 81-96. Æ as. Rome, A.D. 88. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 12 (Auction 309)
- Sold Winning Bid: $95
- 2 Bid(s)
Domitian. A.D. 81-96. Æ as (28 mm, 8.03 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 88. [IMP CAES DOM]IT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P, laureate head of Domitian right / [COS XIIII] LVD SAEC FEC, S C in exergue, emperor standing right, sacrificing over altar at feet to left; before him, kneeling figure holding head of bull, which a victimarius is about to slay with an axe; between the sacrificial scene and altar, lyre player and flute player standing right; in background, hexastyle temple. RIC 625; BMC 438; BN 469-70. Good type. Dark green patina with some red-brown, areas of roughness on obverse. Fine.
From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.
The reverse type of this coin, which comes in several minor varieties, commemorates the 800th anniversary of the founding of Rome.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 229
- Listing #: 235230
- Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:16:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $150