What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303 is a Bronze As of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. The reverse depicts Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae with the inscription MONETA AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.9g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Domitian As, Moneta reverse (RIC II.1 303)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Date

85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.9g

Diameter

28mm

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

MONETA AVGVST S C

Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303 is an as of Domitian (85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.9g, 28mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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.

All Domitian coins Rome mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303 is a Bronze As of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. The reverse depicts Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae with the inscription MONETA AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 303 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.9g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.