What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627 is a Bronze As of Domitian (88 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.95g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Domitian As, Domitian reverse (RIC II.1 627)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Date

88 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.95g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C

Domitian standing left over altar; Tiber reclining left; flute and lyre players right; double temple with nine columns behind

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627 is an as of Domitian (88 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Domitian standing left over altar; Tiber reclining left; flute and lyre players right; double temple with nine columns behind. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.95g, 28mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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.

All Domitian coins Rome mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627 is a Bronze As of Domitian (88 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P. The reverse depicts Domitian standing left over altar; Tiber reclining left; flute and lyre players right; double temple with nine columns behind with the inscription COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 627 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.95g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.