Domitian Denarius, Dolphin reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 26 · 81 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Obverse
IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
COS VII DES VIII P P
Dolphin coiled around anchor
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 26 is a denarius of Domitian (81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Dolphin coiled around anchor. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.08g, 18mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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 26?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 26 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 26.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 26?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M. The reverse depicts Dolphin coiled around anchor with the inscription COS VII DES VIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 26?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 26 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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