RIC I (second edition) Augustus 265A Augustus obverse — Head of Octavian, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 265A Augustus reverse — Trophy, rudder and anchor on base, all on prow Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 265A
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
29 BC-27 BC
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.87g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
2 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, right

Reverse

IMP CAESAR

Trophy, rudder and anchor on base, all on prow

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 265A is a denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Trophy, rudder and anchor on base, all on prow. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.87g, 21mm 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 265A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 265A 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 265A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 265A?
The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse depicts Trophy, rudder and anchor on base, all on prow with the inscription IMP CAESAR. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 265A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 265A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.87g, diameter 21mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

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