RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828 — Domitian As
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828 · 81 AD-82 AD · B0
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N
Head of Germanicus, bare, left
Reverse
IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG REST
Head of Germanicus, bare, left
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828 is an as of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD), struck at the B0 mint. The reverse depicts Head of Germanicus, bare, left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.55g, 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 828?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828 is a Bronze As of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD) struck at the B0 mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828?
- The obverse depicts Head of Germanicus, bare, left with the inscription GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N. The reverse depicts Head of Germanicus, 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 828?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.55g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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