A Domitian Quadrans - for Sure?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Miia, May 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM.

  1. Miia

    Miia New Member

    Hello all!



    I have a simple question, and help would be greatly appreciated:

    Is this worn 16 mm, 1,66 g coin with certainty a Domitian rhinoceros quadrans RIC 248 / 249, or is there a chance of some mix-up?



    Best regards, Miia :)
     

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    Miia, May 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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  3. The Meat man

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    Hello Miia, your coin is indeed a quadrans of Domitian, RIC 248. Nice one! It is one of my favorite types.
     
    The Meat man, May 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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  4. GinoLR

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    It's the big African black rhino who fought against a bull and a bear in the Colosseum. There are epigrams of Martial about these fights. He also appears on a marble relief of the temple of Divus Vespasianus, on the Forum.
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