What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding vertical spear in right hand with the inscription TR P COS VII DES VIII P P S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.18g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Sestertius, Minerva reverse (RIC II.1 78A)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

81 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

25.18g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M

Bust of Domitian, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right

Reverse

TR P COS VII DES VIII P P S C

Minerva standing left, holding vertical spear in right hand

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A is a sestertius of Domitian (81 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding vertical spear in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 25.18g, 33mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (81 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitian, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN AVG P M. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding vertical spear in right hand with the inscription TR P COS VII DES VIII P P S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 78A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.18g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.