What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 243?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 243 is a Bronze Semis of Augustus (11 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 243.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 243?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 243 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.46g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Augustus Semis — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 243

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 243

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Semis

Date

11 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.46g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT VI

Head of Tiberius, 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 243 is a semis of Augustus (11 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 6.46g, 26mm 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 243?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 243 is a Bronze Semis of Augustus (11 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 243.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 243?: The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, bare, right with the inscription TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT VI. 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 243?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 243 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.46g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.