Augustus Aureus, Mars reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 149A · 18 BC-17 BC · Colonia Patricia
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
S P Q R CAESARI AVGVSTO
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR
Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and parazonium on left shoulder
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 149A is an aureus of Augustus (18 BC-17 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and parazonium on left shoulder. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.77g, 20mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 149A?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 149A 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 149A.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 149A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription S P Q R CAESARI AVGVSTO. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and parazonium on left shoulder with the inscription VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 149A?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 149A was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.77g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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