RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828 Germanicus obverse, Head of Germanicus, bare, left Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828 Germanicus reverse, Head of Germanicus, bare, left Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 828
Ruler
Germanicus
Issued under
Domitian
Denomination
As
Date
81 AD-82 AD
Mint
B0
Metal
Bronze
Weight
9.55g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

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 Germanicus, issued under 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 Germanicus issued under 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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