What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 178A.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

11 BC-10 BC

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.75g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS DIVI F

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

IMP XII

Bull butting left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A is a denarius of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Bull butting left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.75g, 17mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 178A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 178A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. The reverse depicts Bull butting left with the inscription IMP XII. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 178A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.