EGYPT. Alexandria. Domitian, 81-96. Diobol (Bronze, 25 mm, 7.42 g, 11 h), RY 10 = 90/1. [ΑΥΤ] ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤ [ϹЄΒ ΓЄΡΜ] Laureate head of Domitian to right, with aegis on his left shoulder. Rev. L I Agathodaemon serpent riding horse to right. Dattari (Savio) 563. Emmett 276.10. K&G 24.110. RPC II 5284A. Extremely rare. Somewhat porous and with light deposits, otherwise, good fine.


According to Emmett, the reverse of this interesting issue is connected to the grain harvest. The horse represents the continuous cycle of the seasons, while Agathodaemon ensures that the grain will sprout, thus ensuring Egypt's prosperity.