Domitian Denarius, Wreath reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 50 · 81 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
TR P COS VII DES VIII P P
Wreath above curule chair
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 50 is a denarius of Domitian (81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Wreath above curule chair.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 50?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 50 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 50.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 50?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M. The reverse depicts Wreath above curule chair with the inscription TR P COS VII DES VIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.
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