ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Domitian (81-96). Aureus ND (95-96), Rome. Av. DOMITIANVS - AVGVSTVS. Laureate bust right. Rv. GERMANICVS COS XVII. Germania, in the form of a woman seated right on a shield weeping. Calicó 862 = this copy! - RIC.202; Gold - 7.57 g - 19.5 mm - 6 h This is the specimen that illustrates the Calicó, from the Leo Biaggi de Blasys collection (1906-1979), N° 414, then sale NAC 23, 2002, N° 1528 and NAC 34, 2006, N° 150 and finally sale Hirsch 372, 2022, N° 2013. NGC Ch XF 5/5 3/5 light marks (8583609-005). Good centring and high relief. This specimen has hardly circulated but shows two small dings on the right side, on the forehead and on the neck. A light golden patina covers the original gloss. Remarkable and spectacular reverse. Superb at Fleur de coin. In 83, Domitian went to Mainz and led an expedition against the Chattes [or Cattes, Weser-Eder region]. His victory over the Cattes, who surrendered unconditionally, led to the conquest of the Taunus Mountains and the Decumate Fields. Domitian took the title of Germanicus, which is mentioned extensively on his coins. The military districts on the left bank of the Rhine, which until then had been administratively allocated to the Gallic provinces, were transferred to the two Germanic provinces of Upper and Lower Germania. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.