What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249 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 249.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249?

The obverse depicts Rhinoceros standing right. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.9g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Quadrans, Legend reverse (RIC II.1 249)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

84 AD-85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.9g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Rhinoceros standing right

Reverse

IMP DOMIT AVG GERM

Legend surrounding large S C

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249 is a quadrans of Domitian (84 AD-85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.9g, 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.

All Domitian coins Rome mint All Quadrans coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249 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 249.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249?: The obverse depicts Rhinoceros standing right. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 249 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.9g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.