Augustus As, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 15B · 25 BC-23 BC · Caesaraugusta
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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