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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 432

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 432. Denomination: As. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Augustus, bare, left, with the legend CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT.

The reverse shows legend surrounding S C, with the legend M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F. The obverse shows head of Augustus, bare, left, with the legend CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT. The reverse shows legend surrounding S C, with the legend M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Augustus, born Gaius Octavius, was the first Roman emperor and ruled from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. Following the demise of the triumvirate formed with Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus, he established the principate, a system in which he exercised autocratic authority alongside the Senate. During this era, Augustus assumed powers including the tribunate and, after the death of Lepidus, the position of pontifex maximus.

The obverse legend records Augustus's religious and political titles as "CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT", reflecting his roles as pontifex maximus and holder of tribunician power. The reverse features the letters "S C" surrounded by the inscription "M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F", indicating the mint magistrate responsible for its production.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Augustus

Design

Obverse
Head of Augustus, bare, left
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C
Obverse legend
CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT
Reverse legend
M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 432
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT
Reverse legend to match
M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Augustus 431

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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