Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 683
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Aureus
Date
88 AD-89 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.53g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
draped
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IVLIA AVGVSTA

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

Reverse

DIVI TITI FILIA

Peacock front, tail spread open

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 683 is an aureus of Domitian (88 AD-89 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Peacock front, tail spread open. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.53g, 20mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 683?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 683 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 683.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 683?
The obverse depicts Bust of Julia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait in back with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Peacock front, tail spread open with the inscription DIVI TITI FILIA. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 683?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 683 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.53g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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