What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27 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 27.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.58g, diameter 18mm, die axis 10 h.

Tiberius Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27

Obverse

Reverse

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27

Ruler

Tiberius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

14 AD-37 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.58g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS

Head of Tiberius, laureate, right

Reverse

PONTIF MAXIM

Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and inverted spear, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a triple line

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27 is an aureus of Tiberius (14 AD-37 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and inverted spear, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a triple line. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.58g, 18mm 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 27?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27 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 27.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27?: 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 holding branch and inverted spear, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a triple line with the inscription PONTIF MAXIM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.58g, diameter 18mm, die axis 10 h.