RIC I (second edition) Augustus 460 Augustus reverse — Legend surrounding S C Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 460
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Quadrans
Date
5 BC
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.18g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
11 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

SISENNA APRONIVS IIIVIR

Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar

Reverse

MESSALLA GALVS A A A F F

Legend surrounding S C

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 460 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 3.18g, 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 460?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 460 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (5 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 460.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 460?
The obverse depicts Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar with the inscription SISENNA APRONIVS IIIVIR. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription MESSALLA GALVS A A A F F.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 460?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 460 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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