Domitian II Antoninianus — RIC V Domitianus of Gaul 1

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Domitianus of Gaul 1

Ruler

Domitian II

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-271 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C DOMITIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Domitianus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILITVM

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Domitianus of Gaul 1 is an antoninianus of Domitian II (270 AD-271 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Domitianus of Gaul 1?: RIC V Domitianus of Gaul 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Domitian II (270 AD-271 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Domitianus of Gaul 1.
How do you identify RIC V Domitianus of Gaul 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Domitianus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C DOMITIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.