Domitian Denarius, Domitian reverse
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 541 · 73 AD · Rome · Issued under Vespasian
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
Obverse
CAES AVG F DOMIT COS II
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 541 is a denarius of Domitian, issued under Vespasian (73 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.51g, 20mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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) Vespasian 541?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 541 is a Silver Denarius of Domitian issued under Vespasian (73 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 541.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 541?
- The obverse depicts Head of Domitian, laureate, right with the inscription CAES AVG F DOMIT COS II. The reverse depicts Domitian riding left, holding sceptre in left hand, and raising right. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 541?
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Vespasian 541 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.51g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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