RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254A — Augustus Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254A · 32 BC-29 BC · Uncertain Value
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Head of Octavian, bare, right
Reverse
CAESAR DIVI F
Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254A is a denarius of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.59g, 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 254A?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254A 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 254A.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254A?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.59g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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