RIC I (second edition) Augustus 316 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 316 Augustus reverse — Crab holding butterfly Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 316
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Aureus
Date
19 BC-4 BC
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.68g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
10 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right

Reverse

M DVRMIVS IIIVIR

Crab holding butterfly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 316?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 316 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (19 BC-4 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 316.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 316?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Crab holding butterfly with the inscription M DVRMIVS IIIVIR.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 316?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 316 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.68g, diameter 20mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

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