What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250 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 250.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250?

The obverse depicts Rhinoceros standing left. 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 250?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.18g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Domitian Quadrans, Legend reverse (RIC II.1 250)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

84 AD-85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.18g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Rhinoceros standing left

Reverse

IMP DOMIT AVG GERM

Legend surrounding large S C

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250 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 2.18g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250 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 250.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250?: The obverse depicts Rhinoceros standing left. 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 250?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 250 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.18g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.