Domitian Aureus, Bust reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 146 · 82 AD-83 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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.
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.
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