RIC I (second edition) Augustus 382 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 382 Augustus reverse — Legend surrounding S C Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 382
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
As
Date
15 BC
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.12g
Diameter
26mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

CN PISO CN F IIIVIR A A A F F

Legend surrounding S C

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 382 is an as of Augustus (15 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.12g, 26mm 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 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 382?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 382 is a Bronze As of Augustus (15 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 382.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 382?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription CN PISO CN F IIIVIR A A A F F. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 382?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 382 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.12g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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