What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 261?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 261 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.76g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 261

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 261

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

32 BC-29 BC

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.76g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, right

Reverse

CAESAR DIVI F

Victory in biga, right, right hand holding long palm, left hand holding reins

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 261 is an aureus of Augustus (32 BC-29 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Victory in biga, right, right hand holding long palm, left hand holding reins. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.76g, 20mm 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 261?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 261 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 261.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 261?: The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse depicts Victory in biga, right, right hand holding long palm, left hand holding reins with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 261?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 261 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.76g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.