RIC I (second edition) Augustus 371 — Augustus Dupondius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 371 · 16 BC · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST
Legend in three lines in oak-wreath
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 371 is a dupondius of Augustus (16 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.61g, 24mm 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 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 371?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 371 is a Bronze Dupondius of Augustus (16 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 371.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 371?
- The obverse depicts Legend in three lines in oak-wreath with the inscription AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST. 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 371?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 371 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.61g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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