What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC) struck at the Pergamum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 512.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Sphinx seated right. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Augustus Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

19 BC-18 BC

Mint

Pergamum

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.88g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, bare, left

Reverse

Sphinx seated right

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512 is an aureus of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Sphinx seated right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.88g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 512?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC) struck at the Pergamum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 512.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Sphinx seated right. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 512 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.