What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (15 BC-10 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 228.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.15g, diameter 19mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

Augustus Quadrans — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

15 BC-10 BC

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.15g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

9 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

AVGVSTVS DIVI F

Bull butting left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228 is a quadrans of Augustus (15 BC-10 BC), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Bull butting left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.15g, 19mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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 228?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (15 BC-10 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 228.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR. The reverse depicts Bull butting left with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 228 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.15g, diameter 19mm, die axis 9 h, struck.