Domitian, 81-96. Denarius (Subaeratus, 19 mm, 2.89 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation plated. Irregular mint, after 84. IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC Laureate and draped bust of Domitianus to left. Rev. P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P Minerva standing front, head to left, holding thunderbolt in her right hand and spear in her left; behind her, shield set on the ground. Cf. RIC 188 (for prototype). An attractive contemporary plated imitation of a very rare type. Somewhat corroded and with small breaks in plating, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Frank S. Robinson (with original dealer's ticket).