Divus Augustus Ae: As Or Dupondius... And Why?

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DirtyHarry Valued Member Germany 141 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 7:26 pm Hi All! I bought Divus Augustus Pater coin struck under Tiberius some months ago: According to the seller, and some internet resources, this is a Dupondius (Augustus wearing a radiate crown), and according to others, this is an As (RIC I, 81). Here's a picture of a better exemplar of the same type: There are other early imperial coins with radiate crowns and also not labeled as dupondius. Which is the criteria used to categorize these? And what is correct here? As or dupondius? Thanks a lot! D. Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 8:01 pm According to my 1984 edition of RIC Vol I it is listed as an AS. Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 07/13/2017 12:50 pm Interesting. I've always been under the assumption that if an early AE is radiate it is a dupondius. You learn something new every day in this hobby. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
DirtyHarry Valued Member Germany 141 Posts	Posted 07/13/2017 1:10 pm Thanks!! So I should assume this is definitely made of copper... right? Report this Post to the Staff
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