Domitian Denarius, Minerva reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 193 · 84 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERMANIC
Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, left
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 193 is a denarius of Domitian (84 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding spear.
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 193?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 193 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (84 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 193.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 193?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate and draped, left 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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