RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A Augustus obverse — Head of Octavian, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A Augustus reverse — Venus standing right, leaning against column, holding transverse s... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
32 BC-29 BC
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.7g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, right

Reverse

CAESAR DIVI F

Venus standing right, leaning against column, holding transverse spear in left and helmet in right; shield depicting eight-rayed star leans against column

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A is a denarius of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Venus standing right, leaning against column, holding transverse spear in left and helmet in right; shield depicting eight-rayed star leans against column. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.7g, 21mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 250A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A?
The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse depicts Venus standing right, leaning against column, holding transverse spear in left and helmet in right; shield depicting eight-rayed star leans against column with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.7g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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