What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 238A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 238A is a Bronze As of Augustus (8 AD-10 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 238A.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 238A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 238A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.99g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Augustus As — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 238A

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 238A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Date

8 AD-10 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.99g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 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 238A is an as 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 10.99g, 24mm 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 238A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 238A is a Bronze As of Augustus (8 AD-10 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 238A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 238A?: 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 238A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 238A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.99g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.