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RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 771

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 771. 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 XIIII.

The reverse shows minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right, with the legend IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
10
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Struck as a denarius, the coin represents the standard Roman silver denomination originally introduced during the Second Punic War around 211 BC and maintained into the third century AD. The piece features an obverse inscription reading "IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII" alongside a reverse design showing Minerva standing on a rostral column, holding a spear and shield with an owl beside her, accompanied by the legend "IMP XXII COS XVII 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 right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right
Obverse legend
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII
Reverse legend
IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 771
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII
Reverse legend to match
IMP XXII COS XVII 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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Recorded

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 788

    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 437

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

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 507

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

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 576

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

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 657

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

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 690

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

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 730

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

  • RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) Domitian 762

    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.

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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