What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 231A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 231A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.04g, diameter 34mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Augustus Sestertius, Altar reverse (RIC I 231A)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 231A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

9 AD-14 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.04g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

ROM ET AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 231A is a sestertius of Augustus (9 AD-14 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Altar highly decorated with corona civica, laurels, and nude male figures; Victories flanking. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.04g, 34mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 231A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 231A is a Bronze Sestertius of Augustus (9 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 231A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 231A?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. 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 231A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 231A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.04g, diameter 34mm, die axis 1 h, struck.