Syria, Antioch, Domitian; legionary countermark
Description:
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch, Domitian (81 - 96 AD). IMP DOMITIANVS CAES AVG; laureate head right; c/m: cornucopia within oval incuse, c/m: XII within rectangular incuse / Large SC within laurel wreath.
Diameter:
AE28 mm
Weight:
13,76 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
Sear 872; BMC 20.180.240; for legionary c/m: Howgego 737
Commentary:
rare legionary countermark; olive-grey patina with sandy deposits
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:
003-07-03-45017