What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (15 BC-13 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 164A.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.8g, diameter 20mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

Augustus Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

15 BC-13 BC

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.8g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

4 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS DIVI F

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

IMP X

Augustus seated left, on platform, before two men carrying parazonia and offering olive branches

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A is an aureus of Augustus (15 BC-13 BC), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Augustus seated left, on platform, before two men carrying parazonia and offering olive branches. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.8g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (15 BC-13 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 164A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. The reverse depicts Augustus seated left, on platform, before two men carrying parazonia and offering olive branches with the inscription IMP X. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 164A was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.8g, diameter 20mm, die axis 4 h, struck.