RIC I (second edition) Augustus 193B — Augustus Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 193B · 11 BC-10 BC · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Head of Augustus, laureate, left
Reverse
IMP XII
Apollo standing right, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 193B is a denarius of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Apollo standing right, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.82g, 18mm 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 193B?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 193B 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 193B.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 193B?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, left with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. The reverse depicts Apollo standing right, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand with the inscription IMP XII. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 193B?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 193B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 18mm, die axis 2 h, struck.
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