Octavian Denarius, Crocodile reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B · 28 BC
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAESAR COS VI
Head of Octavian, bare, left; behind, lituus
Reverse
AEGVPTO CAPTA
Crocodile standing, right
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B is a denarius of Octavian (28 BC). The reverse depicts Crocodile standing, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.92g, 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 275B?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B is a Silver Denarius of Octavian (28 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 275B.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B?
- The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, left; behind, lituus with the inscription CAESAR COS VI. The reverse depicts Crocodile standing, right with the inscription AEGVPTO CAPTA. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.92g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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