What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25 is a Gold Aureus of Tiberius (14 AD-37 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 25.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.86g, diameter 20mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Tiberius Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25

Ruler

Tiberius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

14 AD-37 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.86g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS

Head of Tiberius, laureate, right

Reverse

PONTIF MAXIM

Female figure, draped, right, seated, right on chair with plain legs, holding branch and long sceptre; below chair, a double line

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25 is an aureus of Tiberius (14 AD-37 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, right, seated, right on chair with plain legs, holding branch and long sceptre; below chair, a double line. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.86g, 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25 is a Gold Aureus of Tiberius (14 AD-37 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 25.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25?: The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, right, seated, right on chair with plain legs, holding branch and long sceptre; below chair, a double line with the inscription PONTIF MAXIM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 25 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.86g, diameter 20mm, die axis 10 h, struck.