What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC) struck at the Emerita mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 2A.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVGVST. The reverse depicts Round shield, spear-head, and curved sword with the inscription P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.71g, diameter 21mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

25 BC-23 BC

Mint

Emerita

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.71g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

4 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR AVGVST

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR

Round shield, spear-head, and curved sword

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A is a denarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC), struck at the Emerita mint. The reverse depicts Round shield, spear-head, and curved sword. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.71g, 21mm 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 2A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC) struck at the Emerita mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 2A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVGVST. The reverse depicts Round shield, spear-head, and curved sword with the inscription P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 2A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.71g, diameter 21mm, die axis 4 h, struck.