RIC I (second edition) Augustus 210 — Augustus Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 210 · 2 BC-4 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
Head of Augustus, laureate, right
Reverse
C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT
Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 210 is a denarius of Augustus (2 BC-4 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.67g, 17mm 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 210?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 210 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (2 BC-4 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 210.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 210?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. The reverse depicts Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively with the inscription C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 210?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 210 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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