RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251 — Augustus Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251 · 32 BC-29 BC · Uncertain Value
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Bust of Venus, right, with stephane and necklace
Reverse
CAESAR DIVI F
Octavian in military dress advancing left, extending right hand, and holding transverse spear in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251 is a denarius of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Octavian in military dress advancing left, extending right hand, and holding transverse spear in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.02g, 20mm 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 251?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251 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 251.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Venus, right, with stephane and necklace. The reverse depicts Octavian in military dress advancing left, extending right hand, and holding transverse spear in left with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.02g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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