Domitian under Vespasian, unofficial AR Denarius, Rome (?), AD 77-78 or later

Domitian (as Caesar under Vespasian); AR Denarius; Rome (?); AD 77-78 or later.

Obv. Laureate head of Domitian to the right. CAESAR AVG F - DOMITIANVS.

Rv. The she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus stands to the left, a ship in the exergue. Above the she-wolf COS V.

Silver, 1.71 g, 18/19 mm, 5h. RIC II p. 43 no. 241; RIC II 2nd ed., p. 128 no. 961.

Grade: Near VF.

A coin that is half the weight it should be. Also, the appearance of some of the letters deviates from the standard. Unofficial production from the era, possibly from the border regions or of barbarian origin.