Augustus Semis, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 498 · 25 BC-15 BC · Pergamum
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Obverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAISAR
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
CA
Legend in linear circle in wreath of laurel leaves
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 498 is a semis of Augustus (25 BC-15 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Legend in linear circle in wreath of laurel leaves. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4g, 22mm diameter.
About the Semis
The semis was a Roman bronze denomination worth half an as. Imperial semisses are typically struck in orichalcum (brass) and measure 17–20mm.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 498?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 498 is a Bronze Semis of Augustus (25 BC-15 BC) struck at the Pergamum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 498.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 498?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAISAR. The reverse depicts Legend in linear circle in wreath of laurel leaves with the inscription CA. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 498?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 498 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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