RIC I (second edition) Augustus 187A Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 187A Augustus reverse — Bull butting right Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 187A
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
11 BC-10 BC
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.82g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS DIVI F

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP XII

Bull butting right

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 187A is a denarius of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Bull butting right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.82g, 20mm 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 187A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 187A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 187A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 187A?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. The reverse depicts Bull butting right with the inscription IMP XII. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 187A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 187A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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