Domitian. AD 81-96. AV Aureus (21mm, 7.75 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 85. EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 747. Estimated: $ 15 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 13 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Domitian. AD 81-96. AV Aureus (21mm, 7.75 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 85. IMP CΛES DOMITIΛNVS ΛVG GERMΛNIC, laureate bust right, wearing aegis / P M TR POT IIII IMP VIII COS XI P P, Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, holding spear and shield; at her feet to right, owl. RIC II 258 var. (without aegis); Calicó 910a var. (same); BMCRE 70 var. (same); BN –; Biaggi 423; CNG 105, lot 857 (same obv. die). Lustrous, scratches on obverse. EF.

Domitian considered Minerva to be his own personal patron goddess and devoted much of his personal time, and public funds, to her worship. He constructed the Templum Minverva Chalcidicia in close proximity to the Pantheon, restored the Templum Castorum et Minervae, had built a substantial altar to the goddess in his bedroom, and erected multiple statues around the city. The symbolism on his coinage is obvious with over 75% of his denarii and aurei having Minerva on the reverse. He also founded a legion in her name, Legio I Minervia.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Three – Lots 674-990 will be held Wednesday morning, 11 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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