What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 242?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 242 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 242.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 242?

The obverse depicts Bust of Ceres, draped, left with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Legend in laurel wreath with the inscription S C. Portrait type: draped.

Domitian Quadrans, Legend reverse (RIC II.1 242)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 242

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

84 AD-85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

IMP DOMIT AVG GERM

Bust of Ceres, draped, left

Reverse

S C

Legend in laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 242 is a quadrans of Domitian (84 AD-85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in laurel wreath.

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 242?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 242 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 242.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 242?: The obverse depicts Bust of Ceres, draped, left with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Legend in laurel wreath with the inscription S C. Portrait type: draped.