CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:

Domitian

Denomination:

AR Tetradrachm

Composition:

Silver

Date:

91-92 AD

Obverse:

Laureate bust of Emperor Domitian facing right, Classical Medusa at the nick of Domitians neck. Legend reads: AYTO KAISAP DOMITIA NOS SEB GEPM

Reverse:

Eagle standing on a thunderbolt, palm before, wings open, head facing right, holding wreath in its beak. Legend reads: ETOYS NEOY GEPOY ENDEKATOY

Reference:

Prieur p. 22, no. 147

Size:

27mm, 14.8g

Province:

Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem

Grade:

Choice EF

Provenance:

ex Athena Numismatics (formerly Holyland Coins)(2006)

An extremely rare coin, there are only 23 of this type known and this coin is one of, if not the finest examples. The portrait itself is of superb style and certainly among the finest portraits known of Domitian on any coin of any denomination. This coin once likely belonged to a German soldier in a Roman legion: there were many Germans in the Roman army of the East. Personal ownership is evidenced by the ancient graffiti in the right field of the obverse which reads E P M A. Refer photos to the right to take a closer look. This coin was found around Petra, a city south of Jordan and far from the soldier's homeland.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.