What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 176B?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 176B is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 176B.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 176B?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. The reverse depicts Bull butting right with the inscription IMP XII. Portrait type: bare.

Augustus Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 176B

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 176B

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

11 BC-10 BC

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

AVGVSTVS DIVI F

Head of Augustus, bare, left

Reverse

IMP XII

Bull butting right

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 176B is an aureus of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Bull butting right.

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 176B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 176B is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 176B.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 176B?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. The reverse depicts Bull butting right with the inscription IMP XII. Portrait type: bare.