What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 233?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 233 is a Bronze As of Augustus (9 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 233.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 233?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 233 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.58g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Augustus As — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 233

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 233

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Date

9 AD-14 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.58g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

7 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 233 is an as 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 9.58g, 27mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 233?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 233 is a Bronze As of Augustus (9 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 233.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 233?: 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 233?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 233 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.58g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.