What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 266.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.81g, diameter 20mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius, Legend reverse (RIC I 266)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

29 BC-27 BC

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.81g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

9 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, right

Reverse

IMP CAESAR

Legend in pediment of colonnaded temple; Victory on globe at apex, warriors at angles

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266 is a denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC). The reverse depicts Legend in pediment of colonnaded temple; Victory on globe at apex, warriors at angles. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.81g, 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 266?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 266.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266?: The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse depicts Legend in pediment of colonnaded temple; Victory on globe at apex, warriors at angles with the inscription IMP CAESAR. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 266 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.81g, diameter 20mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

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