RIC I (second edition) Augustus 370 — Augustus Sestertius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 370 · 16 BC · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
OB CIVIS SERVATOS
oak-wreath between two laurel branches
Reverse
C ASINIVS C F GALLVS IIIVIR A A A F F
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 370 is a sestertius of Augustus (16 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24.5g, 34mm diameter.
About the Sestertius
The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 370?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 370 is a Bronze Sestertius of Augustus (16 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 370.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 370?
- The obverse depicts oak-wreath between two laurel branches with the inscription OB CIVIS SERVATOS. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription C ASINIVS C F GALLVS IIIVIR A A A F F.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 370?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 370 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.5g, diameter 34mm, die axis 10 h, struck.
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