Domitian Aureus, Minerva reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 190 · 84 AD · Rome
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 standing left, holding spear
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 190 is an aureus of Domitian (84 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding spear.
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 190?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 190 is a Bronze Aureus of Domitian (84 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 190.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 190?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding spear with the inscription P M TR POT III IMP V COS X P P. Portrait type: laureate.
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