Domitian as Caesar, silver, struck at Ephesus in 71 CE under Vespasian

Domitian as Caesar, silver, struck at Ephesus in 71 CE under Vespasian

Lot 174 · Consigned by hhf

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Denarius of Domitian as Caesar, silver, struck at Ephesus in 71 CE under Vespasian. Denomination: denarius; material: AR (silver). Reign authority: Domitian, Caesar under Vespasian. Minting year: 71. Weight: 2.95 g; diameter: about 18 mm. Obverse legend DOMITIANVS CAESAR AVG F features a bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right with aegis on shoulder. Reverse legend PACI AVGVSTAE depicts Victory advancing right, holding wreath and vertical palm frond. Strike is typical late Flavian provincial work on a compact flan with centred dies. Surfaces exhibit light grey toning with minor residual lustre. References: RIC 1447 (Vespasian); RPC II 848.