Augustus Denarius, Augustus reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 165A · 15 BC-13 BC · Lugdunum
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Obverse
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Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
IMP X
Augustus seated left, on platform, before two men carrying parazonia and offering olive branches
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 165A is a denarius of Augustus (15 BC-13 BC), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Augustus seated left, on platform, before two men carrying parazonia and offering olive branches. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.57g, 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 Lugdunum Mint
Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 165A?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 165A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (15 BC-13 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 165A.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 165A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. The reverse depicts Augustus seated left, on platform, before two men carrying parazonia and offering olive branches with the inscription IMP X. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 165A?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 165A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.57g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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