RIC I (second edition) Augustus 267 Augustus obverse, Head of Octavian, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 267 Augustus reverse, Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga in which Octavian stands Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 267
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
29 BC-27 BC
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.72g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, right

Reverse

IMP CAESAR

Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga in which Octavian stands

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 267 is a denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC). The reverse depicts Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga in which Octavian stands. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.72g, 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 267?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 267 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 267.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 267?
The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse depicts Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga in which Octavian stands with the inscription IMP CAESAR. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 267?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 267 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.72g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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