What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P. The reverse depicts Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left with the inscription IOVI VICTORI S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.72g, diameter 36mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Sestertius, Jupiter reverse (RIC II.1 527)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

87 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

22.72g

Diameter

36mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P

Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis

Reverse

IOVI VICTORI S C

Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527 is a sestertius of Domitian (87 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 22.72g, 36mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (87 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIII CENS PER P P. The reverse depicts Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left with the inscription IOVI VICTORI S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 527 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.72g, diameter 36mm, die axis 6 h, struck.