CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Domitian
Denomination:
AR Denarius
Composition:
Silver
Date:
90 AD
Obverse:
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIIII, laureate head right.
Reverse:
IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, holding spear and thunderbolt, shield resting against back of leg
Reference:
BMCRE II 167; RIC II 691; RSC II 260; Paris 159; Cohen I 260
Size:
19mm, 3.24g
Province:
Rome
Grade:
gVF, attractive toning
Provenance:
ex Harlan J. Berk
Domitianus (Domitian) was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Vespasian. His 15 year reign (the longest since Tiberius) came to an abrupt end when he was assassinated by court officials. The Roman goddess Minerva was the daughter of Jupiter. The Roman equivalent of Athena, she is similarly the goddess of wisdom. Often shown with an owl, which symbolises wisdom. One week prior to his assassination, Domitian reportedly had a dream in which Minerva warned him that she was no longer able to protect him.

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.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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