What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237 is a Bronze Quadrans of Domitian (84 AD-85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237?

The obverse depicts Bust of Minerva, helmeted and draped, right with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Owl standing right on branch, looking front with the inscription S C. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.99g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Quadrans (RIC II.1 237)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

84 AD-85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.99g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DOMIT AVG GERM

Bust of Minerva, helmeted and draped, right

Reverse

S C

Owl standing right on branch, looking front

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237 is a quadrans of Domitian (84 AD-85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Owl standing right on branch, looking front. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.99g, 19mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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 237?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237 is a Bronze Quadrans of Domitian (84 AD-85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237?: The obverse depicts Bust of Minerva, helmeted and draped, right with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Owl standing right on branch, looking front with the inscription S C. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 237 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.99g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.