What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32 is a Bronze Quadrans of Tiberius (14 AD-21 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 32.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32?

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.48g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Tiberius Quadrans — RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32

Ruler

Tiberius

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

14 AD-21 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.48g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS

Head of Tiberius, bare, right

Reverse

ROM ET AVG

Altar flanked by stylized figures, decorated with laurels and corona civica; Victories on columns

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32 is a quadrans of Tiberius (14 AD-21 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Altar flanked by stylized figures, decorated with laurels and corona civica; Victories on columns. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.48g, 19mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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 32?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32 is a Bronze Quadrans of Tiberius (14 AD-21 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 32.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32?: The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, bare, right with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Altar flanked by stylized figures, decorated with laurels and corona civica; Victories on columns with the inscription ROM ET AVG. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32?: RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 32 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.48g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.