Domitian Denarius, Hexastyle reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 815 · 95 AD-96 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DOMITIANVS AVG GERM
Head of Domitian, bare, right
Reverse
Hexastyle temple on podium of two steps; within, Jupiter seated flanked by two figures; on roof, quadriga facing flanked by two standing figures each on right and left; architrave inscribed IMP CAESAR
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 815 is a denarius of Domitian (95 AD-96 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple on podium of two steps; within, Jupiter seated flanked by two figures; on roof, quadriga facing flanked by two standing figures each on right and left; architrave inscribed IMP CAESAR. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.35g, 19mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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 815?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 815 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian (95 AD-96 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 815.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 815?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, bare, right with the inscription DOMITIANVS AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple on podium of two steps; within, Jupiter seated flanked by two figures; on roof, quadriga facing flanked by two standing figures each on right and left; architrave inscribed IMP CAESAR. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 815?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 815 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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