Domitian Denarius, Minerva reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 180 · 84 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P
Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 180 is a denarius of Domitian (84 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right.
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 180?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 180 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (84 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 180.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 180?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC. The reverse depicts Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right with the inscription P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P. Portrait type: laureate.
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