What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847 is a Silver Cistophorus of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847?

The obverse depicts Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait behind; pellet below with the inscription DOMITIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Venus standing right, resting on column, holding helmet and spear with the inscription VENVS AVG. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847?

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.29g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Domitian Cistophorus — RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847

Ruler

Domitian

Denomination

Cistophorus

Date

82 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

10.29g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DOMITIA AVGVSTA

Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait behind; pellet below

Reverse

VENVS AVG

Venus standing right, resting on column, holding helmet and spear

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847 is a cistophorus of Domitian (82 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus standing right, resting on column, holding helmet and spear. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.29g, 25mm 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 847?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847 is a Silver Cistophorus of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitia, draped, right; hair bundled in front and in long plait behind; pellet below with the inscription DOMITIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Venus standing right, resting on column, holding helmet and spear with the inscription VENVS AVG. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847?: RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 847 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.29g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.