How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Legend in dotted circle in laurel wreath with the inscription CA. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.97g, diameter 37mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Augustus Sestertius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

25 BC-15 BC

Mint

Pergamum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.97g

Diameter

37mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

Legend in dotted circle in laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501 is a sestertius of Augustus (25 BC-15 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Legend in dotted circle in laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.97g, 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 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 501?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501 is a Bronze Sestertius of Augustus (25 BC-15 BC) struck at the Pergamum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 501.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Legend in dotted circle in laurel wreath with the inscription CA. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 501 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.97g, diameter 37mm, die axis 12 h, struck.