RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829 Claudius obverse, Head of Claudius, bare, left Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829 Claudius reverse, Minerva advancing right, holding spear and shield Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 829
Ruler
Claudius
Issued under
Domitian
Denomination
As
Date
81 AD-82 AD
Mint
B0
Metal
Bronze
Weight
8.68g
Diameter
25mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

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 Claudius, issued under 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 Claudius issued under 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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