RIC I (second edition) Augustus 137 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 137 Augustus reverse — Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, figures to the right and left Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 137
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
18 BC-17 BC
Mint
Colonia Patricia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.72g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

S P Q R IMP CAESARI AVG COS XI TRI POT VI

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

CIVIB ET SIGN MILIT A PART RECVPER

Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, figures to the right and left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 137 is a denarius of Augustus (18 BC-17 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, figures to the right and left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.72g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 137?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 137 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 137.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 137?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription S P Q R IMP CAESARI AVG COS XI TRI POT VI. The reverse depicts Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, figures to the right and left with the inscription CIVIB ET SIGN MILIT A PART RECVPER. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 137?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 137 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.72g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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