Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.09 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 77-78.

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Lot: 500. Estimated: $ 2 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

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Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.09 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 77-78. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate head right / COS V in exergue, Parthian kneeling right, extending left hand and holding out signum, with vexillum attached, in right. RIC II.1 959 (Vespasian); Calicó 819. Lightly toned, a few minor marks. Near VF.

This reverse type repeats an issue of Augustus struck by several moneyers circa 19/8 BC (RIC 288) celebrating the recovery of the standards lost to the Parthians by Crassus in 53 BC at the battle of Carrhae. The return of the standards (SIGNIS RECEPTIS) featured prominently in Augustan propaganda as a diplomatic and military triumph. The Flavian rulers frequently reused Augustan imagery on their coinage, seeking to legitimize their dynasty by association.

Closing Date and Time: 1 June 2022 at 12:46:20 ET.

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