RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 758 — Domitian Semis
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 758 · 92 AD-94 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI
Bust of Apollo, draped, right; branch front
Reverse
S C
Raven perched right on laurel branch
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 758 is a semis of Domitian (92 AD-94 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Raven perched right on laurel branch. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.54g, 18mm diameter.
About the Semis
The semis was a Roman bronze denomination worth half an as. Imperial semisses are typically struck in orichalcum (brass) and measure 17–20mm.
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 758?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 758 is a Bronze Semis of Domitian (92 AD-94 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 758.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 758?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Apollo, draped, right; branch front with the inscription IMP DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI. The reverse depicts Raven perched right on laurel branch with the inscription S C. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 758?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 758 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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