Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.50 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 79. Good VF.

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Lot: 690. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.50 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 79. Laureate head right / Hands clasped over aquila on prow. RIC II.1 1081; RSC 393; Dow, ACTTB p. 141 (this coin). Toned with some iridescence, minor marks. Good VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 1163.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter The Roman Imperial. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here. This auction is our final offering of coins from the Dow Collection.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 13:49:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.