What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486 is a Bronze As of Augustus (25 BC) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 486.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR. The reverse depicts Legend in one line in laurel wreath with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.65g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Augustus As — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Date

25 BC

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.65g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

AVGVSTVS

Legend in one line in laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486 is an as of Augustus (25 BC), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Legend in one line in laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.65g, 26mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 486?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486 is a Bronze As of Augustus (25 BC) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 486.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR. The reverse depicts Legend in one line in laurel wreath with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 486 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.65g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.