What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484 is a Bronze Sestertius of Augustus (25 BC) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 484.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.67g, diameter 37mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Augustus Sestertius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

25 BC

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.67g

Diameter

37mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

AVGVSTVS

Legend in two lines in laurel wreath combined with rostra

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484 is a sestertius of Augustus (25 BC), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines in laurel wreath combined with rostra. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.67g, 37mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

About the Ephesus Mint

Ephesus was a major mint in western Asia Minor, producing coinage from the Greek period through the early imperial era. It was particularly active under Augustus and the civil war periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484 is a Bronze Sestertius of Augustus (25 BC) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 484.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines in laurel wreath combined with rostra with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 484 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.67g, diameter 37mm, die axis 1 h, struck.