Lot 2551
Domitian, AD 81-96. Gold Aureus (7.52 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 88. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Minerva advancing right holding spear and shield. RIC 556 [as R2]. Portrait of fine style, struck in bold relief; centered on a large flan. Extremely Fine.
The Secular Games took place during three days in October of AD 88. Held every 100 years, the Ludi Saeculares were one of the main Roman festivals and have an Etruscan origin.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000.
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