How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP DOMITIAN CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae with the inscription PAX AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.62g, diameter 35mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Domitian Sestertius (RIC II.1 837)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

82 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Bronze

Weight

24.62g

Diameter

35mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DOMITIAN CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

PAX AVGVST S C

Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837 is a sestertius of Domitian (82 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24.62g, 35mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

All Domitian coins Uncertain Value mint All Sestertius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837 is a Bronze Sestertius of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP DOMITIAN CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae with the inscription PAX AVGVST S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 837 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.62g, diameter 35mm, die axis 7 h, struck.