What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A is a Bronze Quadrans of Domitian (86 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A?

The obverse depicts Bust of Ceres, draped, right with the inscription IMP DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XII. The reverse depicts Bundle of Corn-ears and poppies with the inscription S C. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.5g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Quadrans, Bundle reverse (RIC II.1 502A)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

86 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.5g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XII

Bust of Ceres, draped, right

Reverse

S C

Bundle of Corn-ears and poppies

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A is a quadrans of Domitian (86 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bundle of Corn-ears and poppies. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.5g, 18mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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 502A?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A is a Bronze Quadrans of Domitian (86 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Ceres, draped, right with the inscription IMP DOMITIAN AVG GERM COS XII. The reverse depicts Bundle of Corn-ears and poppies with the inscription S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 502A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.5g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.