Augustus Denarius, Circular reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 274 · 29 BC-27 BC
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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.
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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