RIC I (second edition) Augustus 271 Augustus obverse, Head of Apollo, laureate, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 271 Augustus reverse, Rostral column with prows of ships; on top, statue of Octavian Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 271
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
29 BC-27 BC
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.8g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
9 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Apollo, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP CAESAR

Rostral column with prows of ships; on top, statue of Octavian

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 271 is a denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC). The reverse depicts Rostral column with prows of ships; on top, statue of Octavian. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.8g, 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 271?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 271 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 271.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 271?
The obverse depicts Head of Apollo, laureate, right. The reverse depicts Rostral column with prows of ships; on top, statue of Octavian with the inscription IMP CAESAR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 271?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 271 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 20mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

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