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RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 81

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 81. Denomination: As. Authority: Tiberius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Augustus, radiate, left, with the legend DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. The reverse shows altar-enclosure with double paneled door right; various ornaments on top, left and right, with the legend PROVIDENT S C.

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2
Photograph views
13
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Tiberius was the second Roman emperor, reigning from AD 14 until his death in AD 37 as the second ruler of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He succeeded his stepfather Augustus, the first Roman emperor, following the deaths of Augustus's earlier heirs. Although he served as an able general and administrator, Tiberius removed himself from Rome in AD 26, leaving much administrative control to his praetorian prefects.

Struck at the Rome mint under Tiberius, this bronze as commemorates his predecessor, the deified Augustus. The obverse presents a radiate head of Augustus accompanied by the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, referencing his divine status and role as father. The reverse depicts an altar-enclosure featuring a double-panelled door and ornaments, accompanied by the legend PROVIDENT S C.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Tiberius

Design

Obverse
Head of Augustus, radiate, left
Reverse
Altar-enclosure with double paneled door right; various ornaments on top, left and right
Obverse legend
DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Reverse legend
PROVIDENT S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 81
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Reverse legend to match
PROVIDENT S C
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.

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