DOMITIAN, AD 81-96
AE Quadrans (18.32mm, 2.75g, 5h)
Struck AD 84-5. Rome mint
Obverse: African rhinoceros, head down, charging left
Reverse: Upright olive branch, S C across fields. RIC II.1 252 (R2), RCV - ; ERIC II - .
Decently struck with a light earthen patina. A very rare type, which according to the RIC II authors is "presumably a mule, employing for the rev a die usually used with the Minerva or Trophy obv." (Roman Imperial Coinage, Vol. II.1, p. 282)
Collection : Sold Coins