RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A Augustus reverse — Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses and aquila Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
18 BC
Mint
Colonia Patricia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.83g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
4 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESARI AVGVSTO

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

S P Q R

Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses and aquila

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A is a denarius of Augustus (18 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses and aquila. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.83g, 20mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (18 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 108A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESARI AVGVSTO. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses and aquila with the inscription S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 108A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.83g, diameter 20mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

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