What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (88 AD-89 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERM P M TR P VIII. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side with the inscription IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS P P P. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Denarius, Minerva reverse (RIC II.1 660)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

88 AD-89 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.73g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERM P M TR P VIII

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS P P P

Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660 is a denarius of Domitian (88 AD-89 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.73g, 18mm 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 660?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (88 AD-89 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG GERM P M TR P VIII. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side with the inscription IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS P P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 660 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.