What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 274.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274?

The obverse depicts Head of Mars, in crested helmet, right with the inscription IMP. The reverse depicts Circular shield depicting eight-rayed star, lying on spear and sword with the inscription CAESAR.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.89g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius, Circular reverse (RIC I 274)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

29 BC-27 BC

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.89g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP

Head of Mars, in crested helmet, right

Reverse

CAESAR

Circular shield depicting eight-rayed star, lying on spear and sword

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274 is a denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC). The reverse depicts Circular shield depicting eight-rayed star, lying on spear and sword. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.89g, 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 274?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (29 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 274.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274?: The obverse depicts Head of Mars, in crested helmet, right with the inscription IMP. The reverse depicts Circular shield depicting eight-rayed star, lying on spear and sword with the inscription CAESAR.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.89g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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