Lydia, Thyateira, Domitian
Description:
Lydia, Thyateira, Domitian (81 - 96 AD). Laureate head of Domitian (as Herakles?) right / ΘΥA-TEIΡ-HNΩN within laurel wreath, all within border of dots.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
2 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
cf. Gorny Auc. 181 (10/2009), lot 1801 (Domitia)
Commentary:
rare; light olive patina, well centered, some flatness and scratches on reverse
History:
The grandfather of Domitian, Titus Flavius Fabinus I, contributed seriously to the wealth of gens Flavia through his service as a banker in Helvetia - modern Switzerland.
Article Number:
020-05-01-41652