Diva Domitilla Senior. Died before AD 69. Base metal Denarius (18.5mm, 4.52 g, 6h). Imitation of a Rome mint issue of Domitian, AD 81-82. Fine.Electronic Auction 535 Roman Imperial, Silver Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Diva Domitilla Senior. Died before AD 69. Base metal Denarius (18.5mm, 4.52 g, 6h). Imitation of a Rome mint issue of Domitian, AD 81-82. Draped bust right, hair in long plait / FORTVNA ΛVGVST (retrograde), Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Cf. RIC II.1 157 (Domitian); cf. RSC 3. Scratches, scrapes, marks, edge test cut. Fine. Ancient forgery struck from dies cast from a rare coin. See Wildwinds.com for another example. |