What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 661?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 661 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 661.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 661?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding spear 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 661?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 661 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Denarius, Minerva reverse (RIC II.1 661)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 661

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

88 AD-89 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.35g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT 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 spear

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 661 is a denarius of Domitian (88 AD-89 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding spear. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.35g, 19mm 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 661?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 661 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 661.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 661?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding spear 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 661?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 661 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.