RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 247 Domitian obverse, Trophy Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 247 Domitian reverse, Olive branch upright Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 247
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Quadrans
Date
84 AD-85 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.36g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP DOMIT AVG GERM

Trophy

Reverse

S C

Olive branch upright

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 247 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 2.36g, 18mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 247?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 247 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 247.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 247?
The obverse depicts Trophy with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Olive branch upright with the inscription S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 247?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 247 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.36g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Identify your own coins

Upload a photo and get instant attribution powered by our catalog of 80,000+ ancient coin types.

Try Coin Identification