What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.47g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Augustus Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

25 BC-15 BC

Mint

Pergamum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.47g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAISAR

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

Legend in linear circle in wreath of rostra and laurel leaves

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497 is a dupondius of Augustus (25 BC-15 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Legend in linear circle in wreath of rostra and laurel leaves. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.47g, 28mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Pergamum Mint

Pergamum (modern Bergama, Turkey) was a mint of the Attalid kingdom and later a Roman provincial mint. Its Hellenistic coinage is among the finest of the ancient world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497 is a Bronze Dupondius of Augustus (25 BC-15 BC) struck at the Pergamum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 497.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAISAR. The reverse depicts Legend in linear circle in wreath of rostra and laurel leaves with the inscription CA. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 497 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.47g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.