What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843 is a Silver Cistophorus of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843?

The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG P M COS VIII. The reverse depicts Aquila between two standards; one decorated with banner, the other decorated with hand. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.97g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Cistophorus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Cistophorus

Date

82 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

10.97g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG P M COS VIII

Head of Domitian, laureate, right

Reverse

Aquila between two standards; one decorated with banner, the other decorated with hand

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843 is a cistophorus of Domitian (82 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aquila between two standards; one decorated with banner, the other decorated with hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.97g, 27mm diameter.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843 is a Silver Cistophorus of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843?: The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAES DOMITIAN AVG P M COS VIII. The reverse depicts Aquila between two standards; one decorated with banner, the other decorated with hand. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 843 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.97g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.