What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840 is a Bronze As of Domitian (82 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840?

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 VIII. 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 840?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.02g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian As, Ceres reverse (RIC II.1 840)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Date

82 AD

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.02g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

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 840 is an as of Domitian (82 AD). The reverse depicts Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.02g, 26mm 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.

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What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840 is a Bronze As of Domitian (82 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840?: 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 VIII. 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 840?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 840 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.02g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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