| Nomos AG > obolos 31 | Auction date: 21 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 610 Price realized: 170 CHF (Approx. 186 USD / 175 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Domitian, 81-96. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.21 g, 6 h), Rome, 82-83. MP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M Laureate head of Domitian to right. Rev. IVPPITER CONSERVATOR Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head left, wings displayed. BMC 52. Cohen 320. RIC 144. Flan crack and porosity, otherwise, extremely fine. Domitian had a close connection to Jupiter Conservator. In the year 69 Domitian was in Rome when Vitellius abdicated. However, his followers did not agree and trapped several supporters of Vespasian on the Capitol - among them: Domitian. He managed a lucky escape disguised as a priest of Isis and was grateful to Jupiter Conservator ever after. Starting price: 150 CHF |  |
