What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A is a Silver Quinarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC) struck at the Emerita mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 1A.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.06g, diameter 15mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

Augustus Quinarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Quinarius

Date

25 BC-23 BC

Mint

Emerita

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.06g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

4 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVGVST

Head of Augustus, bare, left

Reverse

P CARISI LEG

Victory standing right, placing wreath on trophy with dagger and sword at base

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A is a quinarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC), struck at the Emerita mint. The reverse depicts Victory standing right, placing wreath on trophy with dagger and sword at base. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.06g, 15mm diameter.

About the Quinarius

The quinarius was a Roman silver denomination worth half a denarius, typically weighing 1.5–2.0 grams. It was struck intermittently from the Republic through the imperial period and is scarcer than the denarius in most series.

All Augustus coins Emerita mint All Quinarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A is a Silver Quinarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC) struck at the Emerita mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 1A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription AVGVST. The reverse depicts Victory standing right, placing wreath on trophy with dagger and sword at base with the inscription P CARISI LEG. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 1A was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.06g, diameter 15mm, die axis 4 h, struck.