RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101 Domitian obverse — Head of Domitian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101 Domitian reverse — Square seat, draped; winged thunderbolt above Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
82 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.02g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

TR POT COS VIII P P

Square seat, draped; winged thunderbolt above

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101 is a denarius of Domitian (82 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Square seat, draped; winged thunderbolt above. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.02g, 19mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101?
The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M. The reverse depicts Square seat, draped; winged thunderbolt above with the inscription TR POT COS VIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 101 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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