DOMITIAN, A.D. 81-96. Plated Denarius (2.97 gms), ca. A.D. 84.cf.RIC-176. Ancient forgery. "IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC" Laureate head of Domitian facing right; Reverse: "P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P" Minerva advancing right with spear and shield. The core is visible within the ribbons of the laurel crown and a minor spot on the reverse field at nine oclock. Bold strike, toned and attractive.NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Core visible.
