Augustus Denarius, Octavian reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 264 · 29 BC-27 BC
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Victory standing right, on prow, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Reverse
IMP CAESAR
Octavian standing in quadriga right, holding branch in right and reins in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 264 is a denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC). The reverse depicts Octavian standing in quadriga right, holding branch in right and reins in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4g, 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 264?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 264 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 264.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 264?
- The obverse depicts Victory standing right, on prow, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left. The reverse depicts Octavian standing in quadriga right, holding branch in right and reins in left with the inscription IMP CAESAR.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 264?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 264 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 3 h, struck.
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