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.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 264

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 264

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

29 BC-27 BC

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

3 h

Manufacturing

struck

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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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.

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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) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.