What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 236A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 236A is a Bronze Dupondius of Augustus (8 AD-10 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 236A.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 236A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 236A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.65g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 236A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 236A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

8 AD-10 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.65g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT V

Head of Tiberius, 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 236A is a dupondius of Augustus (8 AD-10 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 12.65g, 27mm 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 236A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 236A is a Bronze Dupondius of Augustus (8 AD-10 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 236A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 236A?: The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT V. 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 236A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 236A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.65g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.