RIC I (second edition) Augustus 245 Tiberius obverse, Head of Tiberius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 245 Tiberius reverse, Altar highly decorated with corona civica, laurels, and nude male fi... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 245
Ruler
Tiberius
Issued under
Augustus
Denomination
As
Date
12 AD-14 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
8.83g
Diameter
25mm
Die Axis
8 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 245 is an as of Tiberius, issued under 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 8.83g, 25mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 245?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 245 is a Bronze As of Tiberius issued under Augustus (12 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 245.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 245?
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 245?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 245 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.83g, diameter 25mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

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