RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 127 — Domitian Sestertius
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 127 · 81 AD-82 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIVO AVG T DIVI VESP F VESPASIANO
Divus Titus seated left, holding branch and sceptre; altar left
Reverse
IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMIT AVG P M TR P P P S C
Legend surrounding large S C
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 127 is a sestertius of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 23.65g, 32mm diameter.
About the Sestertius
The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.
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 127?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 127 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 127.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 127?
- The obverse depicts Divus Titus seated left, holding branch and sceptre; altar left with the inscription DIVO AVG T DIVI VESP F VESPASIANO. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMIT AVG P M TR P P P S C.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 127?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 127 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.65g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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