What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.58g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Domitian Dupondius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

82 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.58g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M

Head of Domitian, radiate, right

Reverse

TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P S C

Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt in right and spear in left; shield at side

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108 is a dupondius of Domitian (82 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt in right and spear in left; shield at side. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.58g, 27mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt in right and spear in left; shield at side with the inscription TR P COS VIII DES VIIII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 108 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.58g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.