RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254B Augustus obverse — Head of Octavian, bare, left Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254B Augustus reverse — Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right h... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254B
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
32 BC-29 BC
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.95g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, left

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 254B 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 3.95g, 22mm 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 254B?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254B 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 254B.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254B?
The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, left. 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 254B?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 254B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.95g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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