What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. The reverse depicts Domitian standing left, holding parazonium and spear; Rhenus reclining left with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 28.9g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Sestertius, Domitian reverse (RIC II.1 278)

Obverse

Reverse

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

28.9g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI

Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis

Reverse

S C

Domitian standing left, holding parazonium and spear; Rhenus reclining left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278 is a sestertius of Domitian (85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Domitian standing left, holding parazonium and spear; Rhenus reclining left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 28.9g, 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 278?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. The reverse depicts Domitian standing left, holding parazonium and spear; Rhenus reclining left with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 278 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 28.9g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.