RIC I (second edition) Augustus 220 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 220 Augustus reverse — Female figure,, draped, seated right, holding branch in left hand a... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 220
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
13 AD-14 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.62g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

PONTIF MAXIM

Female figure,, draped, seated right, holding branch in left hand and leaning right on sceptre

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 220 is a denarius of Augustus (13 AD-14 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Female figure,, draped, seated right, holding branch in left hand and leaning right on sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.62g, 19mm 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 220?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 220 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (13 AD-14 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 220.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 220?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. The reverse depicts Female figure,, draped, seated right, holding branch in left hand and leaning right on sceptre with the inscription PONTIF MAXIM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 220?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 220 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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