What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.46g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Dupondius, Victory reverse (RIC II.1 297)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.46g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI

Head of Domitian, radiate, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE AVGVSTI S C

Victory standing left, holding palm in left and with right inscribing shield set on trophy to left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297 is a dupondius of Domitian (85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory standing left, holding palm in left and with right inscribing shield set on trophy to left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.46g, 29mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 297?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297 is a Bronze Dupondius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. The reverse depicts Victory standing left, holding palm in left and with right inscribing shield set on trophy to left with the inscription VICTORIAE AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 297 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.46g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.