RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824 Divus Augustus obverse, Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left; star above Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824 Divus Augustus reverse, Eagle standing front on globe, head right, wings spread Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824
Ruler
Divus Augustus
Issued under
Domitian
Denomination
As
Date
81 AD-82 AD
Mint
B0
Metal
Bronze
Weight
11.8g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER

Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left; star above

Reverse

IMP D CAES AVG RESTITVIT S C

Eagle standing front on globe, head right, wings spread

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824 is an as of Divus Augustus, issued under Domitian (81 AD-82 AD), struck at the B0 mint. The reverse depicts Eagle standing front on globe, head right, wings spread. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.8g, 28mm 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 824?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824 is a Bronze As of Divus Augustus issued under Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the B0 mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824?
The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left; star above with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. The reverse depicts Eagle standing front on globe, head right, wings spread with the inscription IMP D CAES AVG RESTITVIT S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.8g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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