RIC I (second edition) Augustus 257 Augustus obverse — Head of Octavian, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 257 Augustus reverse — Naked male figure seated right on cloak on rock, holding lyre, peta... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 257
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
32 BC-29 BC
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.6g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
9 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, right

Reverse

CAESAR DIVI F

Naked male figure seated right on cloak on rock, holding lyre, petasus behind

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 257 is a denarius of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Naked male figure seated right on cloak on rock, holding lyre, petasus behind. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.6g, 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 257?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 257 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 257.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 257?
The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse depicts Naked male figure seated right on cloak on rock, holding lyre, petasus behind with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 257?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 257 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 20mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

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