Divus Augustus As, Eagle reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 824 · 81 AD-82 AD · B0 · Issued under Domitian
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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