What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 244?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 244 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.68g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 244

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 244

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

12 AD-14 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.68g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT VII

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 244 is a dupondius of Augustus (12 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 10.68g, 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 244?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 244 is a Bronze Dupondius of Augustus (12 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 244.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 244?: The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT VII. 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 244?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 244 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.68g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.