What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Augustus Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

32 BC-29 BC

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.88g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, left

Reverse

CAESAR DIVI F

Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259 is an aureus of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.88g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 259.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259?: The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, left. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 259 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.