Augustus Denarius, Octavian reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 270 · 29 BC-27 BC
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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