RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 727
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 727. 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 XI.
The reverse shows minerva standing left, holding spear, with the legend IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P. The obverse shows head of Domitian, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI. The reverse shows minerva standing left, holding spear, with the legend IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 7
- Catalogue references
- 1
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Historical context
This silver coin was issued under the authority of Domitian during the Roman Empire, which extended from 27 BC to AD 476. It was produced at the mint of Rome. The obverse features the laureate head of Domitian accompanied by the inscription IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI, documenting his imperial titles.
Struck as a denarius, this piece represents the standard Roman silver coin originally introduced during the Second Punic War around 211 BC. The denomination's name derived from the Latin dēnī, meaning "containing ten", reflecting its original value of 10 assēs. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left while holding a spear, enclosed by the official legend IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- Denarius
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Rome
- Authority
- Domitian
Design
- Obverse
- Head of Domitian, laureate, right
- Reverse
- Minerva standing left, holding spear
- Obverse legend
- IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI
- Reverse legend
- IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 727
- Denomination and metal
- Denarius, Silver
- Obverse legend to match
- IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI
- Reverse legend to match
- IMP XXI COS XV 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. 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
- Recorded
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
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- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
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- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.2_1(2).dom.727
Varieties
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 692
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 722
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); 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.