RIC I (second edition) Augustus 3 — Augustus Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 3 · 25 BC-23 BC · Emerita
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAESAR AVGVSTVS
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 3 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 4.09g, 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 3?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 3 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 3.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 3?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVGVSTVS. 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 3?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.09g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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