RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251 Augustus obverse — Bust of Venus, right, with stephane and necklace Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251 Augustus reverse — Octavian in military dress advancing left, extending right hand, an... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 251
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
32 BC-29 BC
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.02g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
11 h
Manufacturing
struck

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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