What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.55g, diameter 34mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Domitian Sestertius, German reverse (RIC II.1 274)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

17.55g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI

Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis

Reverse

GERMANIA CAPTA S C

German captive, hands tied, head left, standing right by trophy of helmet, shield, cloak; Germania seated left; various arms around

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274 is a sestertius of Domitian (85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts German captive, hands tied, head left, standing right by trophy of helmet, shield, cloak; Germania seated left; various arms around. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 17.55g, 34mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 274?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. The reverse depicts German captive, hands tied, head left, standing right by trophy of helmet, shield, cloak; Germania seated left; various arms around with the inscription GERMANIA CAPTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 274 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.55g, diameter 34mm, die axis 7 h, struck.