What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 232?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 232 is a Bronze Dupondius of Augustus (9 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 232.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 232?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 232 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.07g, diameter 30mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Augustus Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 232

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 232

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

9 AD-14 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.07g

Diameter

30mm

Die Axis

5 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 232 is a dupondius 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 10.07g, 30mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 232?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 232 is a Bronze Dupondius of Augustus (9 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 232.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 232?: 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 232?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 232 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.07g, diameter 30mm, die axis 5 h, struck.