RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 169 Domitian obverse — Head of Domitian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 169 Domitian reverse — Minerva standing left, holding spear Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 169
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
83 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.4g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
plated

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

TR POT II COS VIIII DES X P P

Minerva standing left, holding spear

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 169 is a denarius of Domitian (83 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding spear. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.4g, 19mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 169?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 169 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (83 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 169.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 169?
The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding spear with the inscription TR POT II COS VIIII DES X P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 169?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 169 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.4g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, plated.

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