RIC I (second edition) Augustus 145 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, bare, left Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 145 Augustus reverse — Double triumphal arch on viaduct, Augustus in quadriga being crowne... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 145
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
18 BC-17 BC
Mint
Colonia Patricia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.44g
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

S P Q R CAESARI AVGVSTO

Head of Augustus, bare, left

Reverse

QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT

Double triumphal arch on viaduct, Augustus in quadriga being crowned by Victory

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 145 is a denarius of Augustus (18 BC-17 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Double triumphal arch on viaduct, Augustus in quadriga being crowned by Victory. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.44g.

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 145?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 145 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 145.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 145?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription S P Q R CAESARI AVGVSTO. The reverse depicts Double triumphal arch on viaduct, Augustus in quadriga being crowned by Victory with the inscription QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 145?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 145 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.44g, die axis 6 h, struck.

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