82 NGC XF Domitian Cistophorus Ephesus Roman Empire Aquila Standards (24052701C)Extremely Fine Roman Empire Cistophorus or 3 denarii silver coin. Struck for Emperor Domitian (son of Emperor Vespasian) at the Ephesus Mint. Large, heavy flan: approx 26mm, 10. 68g, RIC 226 rated R2 (Very Rare), RSC 667. Dated COS VIII = 82 CE. Domitian's marriage to Domitia occurred during this year. Bold realistic portrait of the Emperor. NGC Certified to XF, Strike 4 5 Surface 4 5 (very high subgrades for this type). Lightly toned with underlying
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Extremely Fine Roman EmpireCistophorus or 3 denarii silver coin.
Struck for Emperor Domitian (son of Emperor Vespasian) at theEphesusMint.
Dated COS VIII = 82 CE. Domitian's marriage to Domitia occurred during this year.
Bold realistic portrait of the Emperor.
NGC Certified to XF, Strike 4/5 Surface 4/5 (very high subgrades for this type).
Lightly toned with underlying luster, very attractive in hand!
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG P M COS VIII, laureate head of Domitian right.
Reverse: no legend, Aquila (legionary eagle) between two legionary standards.
Aquila or eagle was a prominent symbol used in ancient Rome, especially as the standard of a Roman legion. A legionary known as an aquilifer, the "eagle-bearer", carried this standard. Each legion carried one eagle.
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82 NGC XF Domitian Cistophorus Ephesus Roman Empire Aquila Standards (24052701C)