How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 838?

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 Mars, wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 838?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 838 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.26g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Sestertius, Mars reverse (RIC II.1 838)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 838

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

82 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Bronze

Weight

24.26g

Die Axis

6 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

S C

Mars, wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 838 is a sestertius of Domitian (82 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Mars, wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24.26g.

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 838?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 838 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 838.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 838?: 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 Mars, wearing cloak, advancing right, holding spear and trophy with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 838?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 838 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.26g, die axis 6 h, struck.