RIC I (second edition) Augustus 428 — Augustus As
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 428 · 7 BC · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT
Head of Augustus, bare, left
Reverse
P LVRIVS AGRIPPA IIIVIR A A A F F
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 428 is an as of Augustus (7 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.04g, 27mm 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 428?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 428 is a Bronze As of Augustus (7 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 428.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 428?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription P LVRIVS AGRIPPA IIIVIR A A A F F. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 428?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 428 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.04g, diameter 27mm, die axis 4 h, struck.
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