RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 6 Tiberius obverse — Head of Tiberius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 6 Tiberius reverse — Victory, draped, seated, right on globe, holding wreath with both han... Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 6
Ruler
Tiberius
Denomination
Quinarius Aureus
Date
18 AD-19 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Gold
Weight
3.95g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

TI DIVI F AVGVSTVS

Head of Tiberius, laureate, right

Reverse

TR POT XX

Victory, draped, seated, right on globe, holding wreath with both hands, her left wing is not visible

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 6 is a quinarius aureus of Tiberius (18 AD-19 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, seated, right on globe, holding wreath with both hands, her left wing is not visible. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.95g, 17mm diameter.

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 6?
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 6 is a Gold Quinarius Aureus of Tiberius (18 AD-19 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 6.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 6?
The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, laureate, right with the inscription TI DIVI F AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, seated, right on globe, holding wreath with both hands, her left wing is not visible with the inscription TR POT XX. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 6?
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 6 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.95g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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