What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (2 BC-4 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 206.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.95g, diameter 20mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Augustus Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

2 BC-4 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.95g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT

Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, right, and lituus, left, flanking, left and right respectively

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206 is an aureus of Augustus (2 BC-4 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, right, and lituus, left, flanking, left and right respectively. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.95g, 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 206?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (2 BC-4 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 206.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. The reverse depicts Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, right, and lituus, left, flanking, left and right respectively with the inscription C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 206 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.95g, diameter 20mm, die axis 10 h, struck.