What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 155?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 155 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 155.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 155?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait in back with the inscription DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT. The reverse depicts Son of Domitian as infant standing on globe surrounded by crescent and six stars with the inscription DIVVS CAESAR IMP DOMITIANI F. Portrait type: draped.

Domitian Aureus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 155

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 155

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

82 AD-83 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT

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

Reverse

DIVVS CAESAR IMP DOMITIANI F

Son of Domitian as infant standing on globe surrounded by crescent and six stars

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 155 is an aureus of Domitian (82 AD-83 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Son of Domitian as infant standing on globe surrounded by crescent and six stars.

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 155?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 155 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 155.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 155?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait in back with the inscription DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT. The reverse depicts Son of Domitian as infant standing on globe surrounded by crescent and six stars with the inscription DIVVS CAESAR IMP DOMITIANI F. Portrait type: draped.