What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 117?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 117 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 117

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 117

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

18 BC

Mint

Colonia Patricia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.67g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESARI AVGVSTO

Head of Augustus, laureate, left

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 117 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 3.67g, 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 117?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 117 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (18 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 117.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 117?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, left 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 117?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 117 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.