What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239 is a Bronze Semis of Augustus (8 AD-10 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 239.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.49g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Augustus Semis — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Semis

Date

8 AD-10 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.49g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT V

Head of Tiberius, bare, left

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 239 is a semis 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 4.49g, 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 239?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239 is a Bronze Semis of Augustus (8 AD-10 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 239.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239?: The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, bare, left 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: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 239 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.49g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.