RIC I (second edition) Augustus 128 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 128 Augustus reverse — Capricorn left, holding globe with attached rudder, cornucopia above Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 128
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
18 BC-17 BC
Mint
Colonia Patricia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.43g
Diameter
18mm
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 128 is a denarius 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 silver at a standard weight of 3.43g, 18mm 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 128?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 128 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (18 BC-17 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 128.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 128?
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 128?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 128 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.43g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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