Domitian. Denarius

Domitian; 81-96 AD, Rome, ca. 88-9 AD, Denarius, 3.34g. RIC-601 (C), BM-135, Paris-125, C-73 (25 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG - GERM P M TR P VIII Head laureate r. Rx: Herald standing l. before candelabrum and cippus inscribed COS / XIIII / LVD / SAEC / FEC in five lines. Rare type commemorating the Saecular Games celebrated by Domitian in 88 AD, not represented in Reka Devnia hoard. The cippus with inscription represents the stone slab bearing an inscribed account of the games that was erected by senatorial decree as a permanent record of the celebration. Ex HJB 170th Buy or Bid Sale, June 2010, lot 177.Iridescent toning. aEF