What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681 is a Gold Aureus of Domitian (88 AD-89 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait in back with the inscription DOMITIA AVG IMP DOMITIAN AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Peacock right with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGVSTI. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.88g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Aureus, Peacock reverse (RIC II.1 681)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

88 AD-89 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.88g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DOMITIA AVG IMP DOMITIAN AVG GERM

Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait in back

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVGVSTI

Peacock right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681 is an aureus of Domitian (88 AD-89 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Peacock right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.88g, 18mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 681?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681 is a Gold Aureus of Domitian (88 AD-89 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait in back with the inscription DOMITIA AVG IMP DOMITIAN AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Peacock right with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGVSTI. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 681 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.88g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.