RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823 Domitian obverse, Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left; star above Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823 Domitian reverse, Altar Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
As
Date
81 AD-82 AD
Mint
B1
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.74g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER

Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left; star above

Reverse

IMP D AVG REST S C

Altar

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823 is an as of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD), struck at the B1 mint. The reverse depicts Altar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.74g, 27mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823 is a Bronze As of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the B1 mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823?
The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left; star above with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. The reverse depicts Altar with the inscription IMP D AVG REST S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 823 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.74g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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