Augustus Denarius, Slow reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 303 · 19 BC-4 BC · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
L AQVILLIVS FLORVS IIIVIR
Head of Sol, radiate, right
Reverse
CAESAR AVGVSTVS S C
Slow quadriga right, with round basket-like car and three grain stalks
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 303 is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC-4 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with round basket-like car and three grain stalks. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.32g, 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 303?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 303 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 303.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 303?
- The obverse depicts Head of Sol, radiate, right with the inscription L AQVILLIVS FLORVS IIIVIR. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with round basket-like car and three grain stalks with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 303?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 303 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 20mm, die axis 4 h, struck.
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