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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 580

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 580. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Domitian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Domitian, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII.

The reverse shows minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side, with the legend IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
11
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Domitian was Roman emperor from 81 to 96 and the final ruler of the Flavian dynasty, succeeding his father Vespasian and his elder brother Titus. His fifteen-year reign was marked by an authoritarian administration, which relied heavily on the support of the army and the Praetorian Guard while curtailing the power of the Senate. As part of his domestic policies, Domitian strengthened the Roman economy by revaluing the coinage and established a cult of personality, nominating himself perpetual censor. This silver denarius was struck at Rome during his imperial rule.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Domitian

Design

Obverse
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side
Obverse legend
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII
Reverse legend
IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 580
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VII
Reverse legend to match
IMP XIIII COS XIIII CENS P P P
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 741

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P differs only in dated titles. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 772

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P differs only in dated titles. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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