RIC I (second edition) Augustus 115 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 115 Augustus reverse — Domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, righ... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 115
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
18 BC
Mint
Colonia Patricia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.7g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESARI AVGVSTO

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

S P Q R

Domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature galloping horses

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 115 is a denarius of Augustus (18 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature galloping horses. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.7g, 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 115?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 115 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (18 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 115.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 115?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESARI AVGVSTO. The reverse depicts Domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature galloping horses with the inscription S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 115?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 115 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.7g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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