What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M. The reverse depicts Garlanded and lighted altar with the inscription TR P COS VII DES VIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.75g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Denarius, Garlanded reverse (RIC II.1 43)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.75g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P COS VII DES VIII P P

Garlanded and lighted altar

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43 is a denarius of Domitian (81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Garlanded and lighted altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.75g, 19mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 43?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG P M. The reverse depicts Garlanded and lighted altar with the inscription TR P COS VII DES VIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 43 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.75g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.