RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 834 Domitian obverse, Head of Domitian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 834 Domitian reverse, Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch Reverse

Universität Augsburg, Lehrstuhl für Alte Geschichte

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 834
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
As
Date
81 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Bronze
Weight
11.91g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VII

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

CERES AVGVST S C

Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 834 is an as of Domitian (81 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.91g, 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 834?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 834 is a Bronze As of Domitian (81 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 834.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 834?
The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP D CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VII. The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch with the inscription CERES AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 834?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 834 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.91g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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