Tiberius Aureus, Tiberius reverse
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 3 · 15 AD-16 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Head of Tiberius, laureate, right
Reverse
TR POT XVII IMP VII
Tiberius, laureate and cloaked, standing in quadriga right, holding laurel-branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left; all four horses heads turned right
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 3 is an aureus of Tiberius (15 AD-16 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Tiberius, laureate and cloaked, standing in quadriga right, holding laurel-branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left; all four horses heads turned right.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 3?
- RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 3 is a Gold Aureus of Tiberius (15 AD-16 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 3.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 3?
- The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Tiberius, laureate and cloaked, standing in quadriga right, holding laurel-branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left; all four horses heads turned right with the inscription TR POT XVII IMP VII. Portrait type: laureate.
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