What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177 is a Gold Aureus of Domitian (84 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield with the inscription P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P. Portrait type: laureate.

Domitian Aureus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

84 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC

Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis

Reverse

P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P

Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177 is an aureus of Domitian (84 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield.

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 177?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177 is a Gold Aureus of Domitian (84 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 177?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield with the inscription P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P. Portrait type: laureate.