RIC I (second edition) Augustus 20 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 20 Augustus reverse — Legend in three lines Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 20
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
As
Date
25 BC-23 BC
Mint
Caesaraugusta
Metal
Bronze
Weight
7.76g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
4 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGV TRIB POTEST

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

P CARISIVS LEG AVGVSTI

Legend in three lines

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 20 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 7.76g, 28mm 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 20?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 20 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 20.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 20?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGV 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 20?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 20 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.76g, diameter 28mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

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