What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240 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 240.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240?

The obverse depicts Bust of Minerva, helmeted, right with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Olive branch upright with the inscription S C. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Domitian Quadrans, Olive reverse (RIC II.1 240)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

84 AD-85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.33g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DOMIT AVG GERM

Bust of Minerva, helmeted, right

Reverse

S C

Olive branch upright

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240 is a quadrans of Domitian (84 AD-85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Olive branch upright. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.33g, 17mm 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.

All Domitian coins Rome mint All Quadrans coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240 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 240.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240?: The obverse depicts Bust of Minerva, helmeted, right with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Olive branch upright with the inscription S C. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 240 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.