What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 195?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 195 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 195.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 195

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 195

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

11 BC-10 BC

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

AVGVSTVS DIVI F

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP XII SICIL

Diana, in tunic, standing at angle to left, leaning right hand on spear and holding bow in left; dog left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 195 is a denarius of Augustus (11 BC-10 BC), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Diana, in tunic, standing at angle to left, leaning right hand on spear and holding bow in left; dog left.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 195?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 195 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 195.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 195?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS DIVI F. The reverse depicts Diana, in tunic, standing at angle to left, leaning right hand on spear and holding bow in left; dog left with the inscription IMP XII SICIL. Portrait type: laureate.