Augustus Quadrans, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 458 · 5 BC · Rome
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Reverse
Universität Augsburg, Lehrstuhl für Alte Geschichte
Obverse
MESSALLA SISENNA IIIVIR
Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar
Reverse
GALVS APRONIVS A A A F F
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 458 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 3.11g, 17mm 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 458?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 458 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (5 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 458.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 458?
- The obverse depicts Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar with the inscription MESSALLA SISENNA IIIVIR. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription GALVS APRONIVS A A A F F.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 458?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 458 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 17mm, die axis 10 h, struck.
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