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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 751

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 751. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Domitian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Domitian, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P.

The reverse shows jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left, with the legend IOVI VICTORI S C.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Domitian governed as Roman emperor from 81 until his assassination in 96, standing as the final monarch of the Flavian dynasty. A decisive autocrat, he strengthened the Roman economy by revaluing the coinage and deployed religious, cultural, and military propaganda alongside a self-appointment as perpetual censor.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Domitian

Design

Obverse
Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right and vertical sceptre in left
Obverse legend
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P
Reverse legend
IOVI VICTORI S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 751
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER P P
Reverse legend to match
IOVI VICTORI S C
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 465

    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 527

    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 633

    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 702

    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 794

    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

  • Editorial verification required.
  • 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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