How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, left with the inscription CAESARI AVGVSTO. The reverse depicts Hexastyle domed temple, aquila between two standards inside with the inscription MAR VLT. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.77g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

18 BC

Mint

Colonia Patricia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.77g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESARI AVGVSTO

Head of Augustus, laureate, left

Reverse

MAR VLT

Hexastyle domed temple, aquila between two standards inside

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B is a denarius of Augustus (18 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Hexastyle domed temple, aquila between two standards inside. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.77g, 19mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Colonia Patricia Mint

Colonia Patricia (modern Cordoba, Spain) was an Augustan mint that produced denarii and other denominations for the Iberian peninsula. It was one of several Spanish mints active in the early Principate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (18 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 105B.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, left with the inscription CAESARI AVGVSTO. The reverse depicts Hexastyle domed temple, aquila between two standards inside with the inscription MAR VLT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 105B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.77g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.