RIC I (second edition) Augustus 443 — Augustus Quadrans
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 443 · 5 BC · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
APRONIVS MESSALLA IIIVIR
Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar
Reverse
GALVS SISENNA A A A F F
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 443 is a quadrans of Augustus (5 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.75g, 18mm diameter.
About the Quadrans
The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.
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 443?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 443 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (5 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 443.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 443?
- The obverse depicts Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar with the inscription APRONIVS MESSALLA IIIVIR. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription GALVS SISENNA A A A F F.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 443?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 443 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.75g, diameter 18mm, die axis 3 h, struck.
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