RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848 Domitian obverse — Bust of Julia Titi, draped, right; hair bundled in front a... Obverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848 Domitian reverse — Vesta seated left, holding palladium in right and transver... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848
Ruler
Domitian
Denomination
Cistophorus
Date
82 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
10.2g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
draped
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IVLIA AVGVSTA DIVI TITI F

Bust of Julia Titi, draped, right; hair bundled in front and wrapped in small bun in back; pellet below

Reverse

VESTA

Vesta seated left, holding palladium in right and transverse sceptre in left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848 is a cistophorus of Domitian (82 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium in right and transverse sceptre in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.2g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848 is a Silver Cistophorus of Domitian (82 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848?
The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Titi, draped, right; hair bundled in front and wrapped in small bun in back; pellet below with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA DIVI TITI F. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium in right and transverse sceptre in left with the inscription VESTA. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848?
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 848 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.2g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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