RIC I (second edition) Augustus 270 Augustus obverse, Head of Augustus, laureate, right; behind, winged thunderbolt Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 270 Augustus reverse, Octavian, togate, seated left, on curule chair, holding Victoriola i... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 270
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
29 BC-27 BC
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.72g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Augustus, laureate, right; behind, winged thunderbolt

Reverse

IMP CAESAR

Octavian, togate, seated left, on curule chair, holding Victoriola in right hand

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 270 is a denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC). The reverse depicts Octavian, togate, seated left, on curule chair, holding Victoriola in right hand. 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 270?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 270 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 270.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 270?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right; behind, winged thunderbolt. The reverse depicts Octavian, togate, seated left, on curule chair, holding Victoriola in right hand with the inscription IMP CAESAR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 270?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 270 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.72g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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