What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (9 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 198.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.91g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

9 BC

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.91g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS DIVI F

Head of Augustus, laureate, left

Reverse

C CAES AVGVS F

Gaius Caesar galloping right, holding sword and shield in left hand, aquila between two standards on ground

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198 is an aureus of Augustus (9 BC), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Gaius Caesar galloping right, holding sword and shield in left hand, aquila between two standards on ground. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.91g, 19mm 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 198?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (9 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 198.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, left with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. The reverse depicts Gaius Caesar galloping right, holding sword and shield in left hand, aquila between two standards on ground with the inscription C CAES AVGVS F. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 198 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.91g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.