Augustus Quadrans, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 445 · 5 BC · Rome
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Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
APRONIVS SISENNA IIIVIR
Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar
Reverse
GALVS MESSALLA A A A F F
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 445 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 2.56g, 16mm 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 445?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 445 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (5 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 445.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 445?
- The obverse depicts Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar with the inscription APRONIVS SISENNA IIIVIR. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription GALVS MESSALLA A A A F F.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 445?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 445 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.56g, diameter 16mm, die axis 3 h, struck.
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