Minerva

Domitian, 81-96 A.D. ex: Sternberg I, 1973

AR Denarius, 3.43g. 20mm. Rome, 85 A.D. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P V.   Laureate head of Domitian to right.  Rev. IMP VIIII COS XI CENS POT P P.   Helmeted Minerva standing to left holding spear.  RIC 345(R2).  Rare issue with a statuesque Minerva and the addition of the Censor title. Fine style dies and lovely old cabinet toning.

Pedigree/Provenance:
Ex: Frank Sternberg, Zurich, Auction 1, 1973, lot 95.

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Extremely Fine $5,000.

Rome, Struck Triens

AE Triens, 8.50g. 20mm.  c.169-158 B.C.  PT or TP Series.  Helmeted head of Minerva to right; four pellets as mark of value above.  Rev.  ROMA in exergue.  Prow of ship to right. PT monogram above.  CR 177/3.  Syd. 353b.  RBW 749.  Light brown patina.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Jesus Vico, Madrid, Auction 136, November 7, 2013, lot 267.
Ex: Andrew McCabe collection

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Very Fine $1,600.