RIC I (second edition) Augustus 15B Augustus reverse — Legend in three lines Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 15B
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
As
Date
25 BC-23 BC
Mint
Caesaraugusta
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.53g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
4 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVG TRIB POTEST

Head of Augustus, bare, left

Reverse

P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI

Legend in three lines

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 15B is an as of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC), struck at the Caesaraugusta mint. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.53g, 27mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 15B?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 15B is a Bronze As of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC) struck at the Caesaraugusta mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 15B.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 15B?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription CAESAR AVG TRIB POTEST. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines with the inscription P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 15B?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 15B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.53g, diameter 27mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

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