Octavian Denarius, Venus reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250B · 32 BC-29 BC
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Head of Octavian, bare, left
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 250B is a denarius of Octavian (32 BC-29 BC). 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 3.53g, 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 250B?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250B is a Silver Denarius of Octavian (32 BC-29 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 250B.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250B?
- The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, left. 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 250B?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 250B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.53g, diameter 21mm, die axis 3 h, struck.
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