Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.16 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 79, to 24 June.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 704. Estimated: $ 5 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 7 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.16 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 79, to 24 June. CΛESΛR ΛVG F DOMITIΛNVS COS VI, laureate head right / PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, clasped right hands, holding aquila set on prow. RIC II 1080 (Vespasian); Calicó 916; BMCRE 267-8 (Vespasian); BN 239 (Vespasian); Biaggi 429; Jameson –; Mazzini 392; Nudelman 10, lot 65 (same dies). Lightly toned. Near EF. Attractive portrait.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.