RIC I (second edition) Augustus 502 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 502 Augustus reverse — Legend in dotted circle in wreath of rostra and laurel leaves Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 502
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
25 BC-15 BC
Mint
Pergamum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
13.04g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

CA

Legend in dotted circle in wreath of rostra and laurel leaves

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 502 is a dupondius of Augustus (25 BC-15 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Legend in dotted circle in wreath of rostra and laurel leaves. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.04g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 502?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 502 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 502.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 502?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Legend in dotted 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 502?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 502 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.04g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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