What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146 is a Gold Aureus of Domitian (82 AD-83 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146?

The obverse depicts Head of Divus Vespasian, radiate, right with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Bust of Diva Domitilla, draped, right; hair in long plait with the inscription DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.75g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Domitian Aureus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

82 AD-83 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.75g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS

Head of Divus Vespasian, radiate, right

Reverse

DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA

Bust of Diva Domitilla, draped, right; hair in long plait

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146 is an aureus of Domitian (82 AD-83 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Diva Domitilla, draped, right; hair in long plait. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.75g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 146?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146 is a Gold Aureus of Domitian (82 AD-83 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146?: The obverse depicts Head of Divus Vespasian, radiate, right with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS. The reverse depicts Bust of Diva Domitilla, draped, right; hair in long plait with the inscription DIVA DOMITILLA AVGVSTA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.75g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.