- Choice Almost Uncirculated Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Struck in the first year for Emperor Domitian (last of the 12 Caesars, brother of Emperor Titus and son of Emperor Vespasian) at the Rome Mint.
- Dated COS VII DES VIII = 81 CE.
- Superb realistic portrait of the Emperor.
- 3.35g, approx. 18mm, RIC 15, RSC 60.
- Certified by NGC to Ch AU, Strike 4/5 Surface 3/5 clashed dies.
- Lustrous surfaces with no toning, very appealing in hand!
- Obverse: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M, laureate head of Domitian right.
- Reverse: P P COS VII DES VIII, Throne decorated with grain ears.
- A throne symbolized the emperor's divine authority and power.