What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.81g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

20 BC-19 BC

Mint

Colonia Patricia

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.81g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

FORT RED CAES AVG S P Q R

Legend in three lines inscribed on rectangular altar

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A is an aureus of Augustus (20 BC-19 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines inscribed on rectangular altar. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.81g, 20mm 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 Colonia Patricia Mint

Colonia Patricia (modern Cordoba, Spain) was an Augustan mint that produced denarii and other denominations for the Iberian peninsula. It was one of several Spanish mints active in the early Principate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (20 BC-19 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 53A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines inscribed on rectangular altar with the inscription FORT RED CAES AVG S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 53A was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.81g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.