Octavian Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 252 · 32 BC-29 BC
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Obverse
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Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
Head of Octavian, bare, right
Reverse
CAESAR DIVI F
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right and cornucopia in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 252 is a denarius of Octavian (32 BC-29 BC). The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right and cornucopia in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.76g, 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 252?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 252 is a Silver Denarius of Octavian (32 BC-29 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 252.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 252?
- The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right and cornucopia in left with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 252?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 252 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.76g, diameter 20mm, die axis 8 h, struck.
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