RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351 Domitian obverse, Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351 Domitian reverse, Trophy flanked on left by Germania seated left, head on arm... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Sestertius
Date
85 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
22.54g
Diameter
34mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P

Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis

Reverse

GERMANIA CAPTA S C

Trophy flanked on left by Germania seated left, head on arm, and on right by German captive standing right, head left, left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351 is a sestertius of Domitian (85 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Trophy flanked on left by Germania seated left, head on arm, and on right by German captive standing right, head left, left hand on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 22.54g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (85 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351?
The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS POT P P. The reverse depicts Trophy flanked on left by Germania seated left, head on arm, and on right by German captive standing right, head left, left hand on shield with the inscription GERMANIA CAPTA S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 351 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.54g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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