What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429 is a Bronze Dupondius of Augustus (7 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 429.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, left, crowned by Victory standing, left, carrying cornucopia with the inscription CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.74g, diameter 36mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Augustus Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

7 BC

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.74g

Diameter

36mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT

Head of Augustus, laureate, left, crowned by Victory standing, left, carrying cornucopia

Reverse

M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F

Legend surrounding S C

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429 is a dupondius of Augustus (7 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.74g, 36mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429 is a Bronze Dupondius of Augustus (7 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 429.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, left, crowned by Victory standing, left, carrying cornucopia with the inscription CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 429 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.74g, diameter 36mm, die axis 12 h, struck.