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.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

28 BC

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.92g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

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 Augustus (28 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 275B is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (28 BC) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.