RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 729 Domitian obverse — Head of Domitian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 729 Domitian reverse — Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 729
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
5-Denarius
Date
92 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
16.6g
Diameter
29mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P

Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 729 is a 5-denarius of Domitian (92 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 16.6g, 29mm diameter.

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 729?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 729 is a Silver 5-Denarius of Domitian (92 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 729.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 729?
The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield with the inscription IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 729?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 729 was struck in Silver, standard weight 16.6g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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