The portrait is rather stylish and the anatomically correct Hermes is icing on the cake!
A Domitianic Hermes Alexandrian Diobol
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Category Archives: domitian
Behold, The New Emperor Domitian!
Domitian’s early coinage, especially the bronze, at times can showcase some extraordinary examples of Flavian portraiture.
A Rare Domitian Aegis Portrait Denarius
Possibly the second known example of an aegis portrait with this Minerva reverse from 95-96!
Sear + Kraay + Clay = A Delightful Domitian
I got this ex Curtis Clay coin because of the stellar portrait and neat provenance. Plus, I really dig these big o’l chunky bronzes!
Like Father, Like Son
The Flavian denarii struck at a mystery ‘o’ mint in Asia Minor are extremely coveted by collectors. The series is riddled with mint mules – none more unlikely than this Domitian Caesar PRINCEPS IVVENTVT Spes type struck for Vespasian. I am very pleased to share it here!
A ‘Grail’ Dream Coin
I never thought I would own it. Ever since the publication of RIC II.1 in late 2007, I have had a tremendous appreciation for a unique Domitian/Titus mint mule denarius published for the first time within its pages. Miraculously, it showed up in trade last month! Needless to say I had to have the piece. A ‘grail’ coin if ever there was one!
A Unique Mint Mule of Domitian Caesar
Mint mules under Vespasian between himself and Titus Caesar are not uncommon on the denarii due to frequently shared reverse types. But those between Vespasian or Titus and Domitian Caesar are unheard of. My latest coin happens to be one of those extraordinary mules.
A Vespasian ‘o’ Mint Mule
The Flavian denarii struck at the mysterious ‘o’ mint in Asia Minor are quite coveted by Flavian collectors for their rarity and fine style. My latest addition is possibly a second known specimen from the mint.
Brotherly Love (?)
Can the coins struck under Titus shed some light on the relationship between him and his younger brother Domitian?
Flavian Fanatic 