Agrippa As, Neptune reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 825 · 81 AD-82 AD · B1 · Issued under Domitian
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
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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