What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233 is a Bronze Semis of Domitian (84 AD-85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERMAN. The reverse depicts Helmet, spear, and shield with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.

Domitian Semis — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Semis

Date

84 AD-85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERMAN

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

S C

Helmet, spear, and shield

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233 is a semis of Domitian (84 AD-85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Helmet, spear, and shield.

About the Semis

The semis was a Roman bronze denomination worth half an as. Imperial semisses are typically struck in orichalcum (brass) and measure 17–20mm.

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 233?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233 is a Bronze Semis of Domitian (84 AD-85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 233?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERMAN. The reverse depicts Helmet, spear, and shield with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.