What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125 is a Bronze Quadrans of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125?

The obverse depicts Head of Minerva, helmeted, right with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG. The reverse depicts Legend in laurel wreath with the inscription S C. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.64g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Quadrans — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

81 AD-82 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.64g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DOMIT AVG

Head of Minerva, helmeted, right

Reverse

S C

Legend in laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125 is a quadrans of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.64g, 16mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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 125?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125 is a Bronze Quadrans of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125?: The obverse depicts Head of Minerva, helmeted, right with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG. The reverse depicts Legend in laurel wreath with the inscription S C. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 125 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.64g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.