Domitian Sestertius, Domitian reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 752 · 92 AD-94 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
Obverse
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
S C
Domitian standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, being crowned by Victory left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 752 is a sestertius of Domitian (92 AD-94 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Domitian standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, being crowned by Victory left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 20.63g, 34mm diameter.
About the Sestertius
The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.
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 752?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 752 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (92 AD-94 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 752.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 752?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P. The reverse depicts Domitian standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, being crowned by Victory left with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 752?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 752 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 20.63g, diameter 34mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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