What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait in back with the inscription DOMITIA AVG IMP CAES DIVI F DOMITIAN AVG. The reverse depicts Domitia standing left over altar, sacrificing with patera and holding sceptre with the inscription DIVI CAESARIS MATER. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.71g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Dupondius — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

81 AD-82 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.71g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DOMITIA AVG IMP CAES DIVI F DOMITIAN AVG

Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait in back

Reverse

DIVI CAESARIS MATER

Domitia standing left over altar, sacrificing with patera and holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136 is a dupondius of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Domitia standing left over altar, sacrificing with patera and holding sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.71g, 28mm 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 136?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait in back with the inscription DOMITIA AVG IMP CAES DIVI F DOMITIAN AVG. The reverse depicts Domitia standing left over altar, sacrificing with patera and holding sceptre with the inscription DIVI CAESARIS MATER. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 136 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.71g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.