RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829 — Domitian As
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829 · 81 AD-82 AD · B0
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P
Head of Claudius, bare, left
Reverse
S C
Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829 is an as of Domitian (81 AD-82 AD), struck at the B0 mint. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.68g, 25mm 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 829?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829 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 829.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829?
- The obverse depicts Head of Claudius, bare, left with the inscription TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P. The reverse depicts Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield with the inscription S C. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.68g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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