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RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 83

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

This object is a Roman Empire coin with the denomination of an as, identified under the type reference RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 83. The obverse depicts the radiate head of Augustus facing left, accompanied by the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. The reverse design features an upright winged thunderbolt along with the inscription S C.

The recorded material of the coin is bronze. It is assigned to the mint of Rome under the authority of Tiberius, with the date and maker recorded as null. The reference number ric.1(2).tib.83 is documented in the RIC / OCRE catalogue. As noted in the record from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE), individual specimens of this type description differ in die, flan size, weight, and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Tiberius reigned as the second Roman emperor from AD 14 until his death in AD 37, having succeeded his stepfather Augustus, the first Roman emperor. Born in Rome, Tiberius was designated Augustus's successor following the deaths of Gaius and Lucius Caesar. Although he had a difficult relationship with the Senate and later governed away from Rome, he oversaw the imperial administration and maintained public finances.

Struck at Rome under the authority of Tiberius, this bronze as directly commemorates his predecessor. The obverse depicts the radiate head of Augustus accompanied by the legend "DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER", honouring him as divine and the father of the Roman state. The reverse design features an upright winged thunderbolt alongside the letters "S C", representing the authority of the Senate.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Tiberius

Design

Obverse
Head of Augustus, radiate, left
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt upright
Obverse legend
DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Reverse legend
S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 83
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Reverse legend to match
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

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