What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229 is a Bronze Sestertius of Augustus (15 BC-10 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 229.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR PONT MAX. The reverse depicts Altar highly decorated with corona civica, laurels, and nude male figures; Victories flanking with the inscription ROM ET AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.05g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229 — Augustus Sestertius

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

15 BC-10 BC

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.05g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR PONT MAX

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

ROM ET AVG

Altar highly decorated with corona civica, laurels, and nude male figures; Victories flanking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229 is a Bronze Sestertius of Augustus (15 BC-10 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 229.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR PONT MAX. The reverse depicts Altar highly decorated with corona civica, laurels, and nude male figures; Victories flanking with the inscription ROM ET AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 229 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.05g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.