What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 253.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 21mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius, Octavian reverse (RIC I 253)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253

Ruler

Augustus

Portrait

Pax

Denomination

Denarius

Date

32 BC-29 BC

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.45g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

9 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Bust of Pax, draped, right, with stephane; behind, cornucopia; in front, olive-spray

Reverse

CAESAR DIVI F

Octavian in military dress, standing right, raising right hand and left hand holding spear over shoulder

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253 is a denarius of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC). The reverse depicts Octavian in military dress, standing right, raising right hand and left hand holding spear over shoulder. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.45g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 253.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253?: The obverse depicts Bust of Pax, draped, right, with stephane; behind, cornucopia; in front, olive-spray. The reverse depicts Octavian in military dress, standing right, raising right hand and left hand holding spear over shoulder with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 253 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 21mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

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