RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 4 — Tiberius Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 4 · 15 AD-16 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
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 4 is a denarius 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.52g, 19mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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 4?
- RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 4 is a Silver Denarius of Tiberius (15 AD-16 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 4.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 4?
- 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.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 4?
- RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 4 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.52g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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