RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825 Agrippa obverse, Head of Agrippa, wearing rostral crown, left Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825 Agrippa reverse, Neptune standing left, holding dolphin in right and sceptre ... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825
Ruler
Agrippa
Issued under
Domitian
Denomination
As
Date
81 AD-82 AD
Mint
B1
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.71g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

M AGRIPPA L F COS III

Head of Agrippa, wearing rostral crown, left

Reverse

IMP D AVG REST S C

Neptune standing left, holding dolphin in right and sceptre in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825 is an as of Agrippa, issued under Domitian (81 AD-82 AD), struck at the B1 mint. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, holding dolphin in right and sceptre in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.71g, 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 825?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825 is a Bronze As of Agrippa issued under Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the B1 mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825?
The obverse depicts Head of Agrippa, wearing rostral crown, left with the inscription M AGRIPPA L F COS III. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, holding dolphin in right and sceptre in left with the inscription IMP D AVG REST S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.71g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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