RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826 Domitian obverse — Head of Tiberius, bare, left Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826 Domitian reverse — Head of Tiberius, bare, left Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 826
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
As
Date
81 AD-82 AD
Mint
B2
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.5g
Diameter
26mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

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 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 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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