What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 127?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 127 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.82g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 127

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 127

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

18 BC-17 BC

Mint

Colonia Patricia

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.82g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

AVGVSTVS

Capricorn left, holding globe with attached rudder, cornucopia above

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 127 is an aureus of Augustus (18 BC-17 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Capricorn left, holding globe with attached rudder, cornucopia above. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.82g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 127?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 127 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (18 BC-17 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 127.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 127?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right. The reverse depicts Capricorn left, holding globe with attached rudder, cornucopia above with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 127?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 127 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.82g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.