RIC I (second edition) Augustus 300 — Augustus Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 300 · 19 BC-4 BC · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR
Crescent; six-rayed star above
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 300 is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC-4 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Crescent; six-rayed star above. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.94g, 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.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 300?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 300 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (19 BC-4 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 300.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 300?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Crescent; six-rayed star above with the inscription TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 300?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 300 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.94g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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