What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234 is a Bronze Semis of Augustus (9 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 234.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.07g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Augustus Semis — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Semis

Date

9 AD-14 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.07g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE

Head of Augustus, bare, 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 234 is a semis 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 4.07g, 20mm diameter.

About the Semis

The semis was a Roman bronze denomination worth half an as. Imperial semisses are typically struck in orichalcum (brass) and measure 17–20mm.

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 234?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234 is a Bronze Semis of Augustus (9 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 234.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, 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: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 234 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.07g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.