What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305 is a Bronze As of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. The reverse depicts Rectangular altar with three steps, door with four panels, horns at ends with the inscription SALVTI AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.29g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian As, Rectangular reverse (RIC II.1 305)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Date

85 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.29g

Diameter

27mm

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

SALVTI AVGVSTI S C

Rectangular altar with three steps, door with four panels, horns at ends

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305 is an as of Domitian (85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Rectangular altar with three steps, door with four panels, horns at ends. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.29g, 27mm 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 305?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305 is a Bronze As of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XI. The reverse depicts Rectangular altar with three steps, door with four panels, horns at ends with the inscription SALVTI AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 305 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.29g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.