Tiberius As, Head reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826 · 81 AD-82 AD · B2 · Issued under Domitian
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII
Head of Tiberius, bare, left
Reverse
IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST
Head of Tiberius, bare, left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826 is an as of Tiberius, issued under Domitian (81 AD-82 AD), struck at the B2 mint. The reverse depicts Head of Tiberius, bare, left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.5g, 26mm 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 826?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826 is a Bronze As of Tiberius issued under Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the B2 mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826?
- The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, bare, left with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII. The reverse depicts Head of Tiberius, bare, left with the inscription IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.5g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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