Domitian; AE Sestertius; Jupiter
200,00 €
Description
Domitian (81 – 96 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 95-96 AD. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVII CENS PER P P; laureate head right / IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter seated left, holding sceptre and Victory, S C in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE33 |
| Weight [g]: | 24,36 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC 388 |
| Commentary: | great dark Tiber patina with contrasting high areas, some roughness |
Historical Context
Domitian was allegedly extremely sensitive regarding his baldness, which he disguised in later life by wearing wigs.
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