What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (17 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 339.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339?

The obverse depicts Herald, standing, left, holding caduceus in right hand, and shield with star in left with the inscription AVGVST DIVI F LVDOS SAE. The reverse depicts Four-rayed comet with tail above youthful head, laureate, right (Deified Julius Caesar) with the inscription M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.13g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339 — Augustus Aureus

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

17 BC

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.13g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVGVST DIVI F LVDOS SAE

Herald, standing, left, holding caduceus in right hand, and shield with star in left

Reverse

M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR

Four-rayed comet with tail above youthful head, laureate, right (Deified Julius Caesar)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (17 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 339.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339?: The obverse depicts Herald, standing, left, holding caduceus in right hand, and shield with star in left with the inscription AVGVST DIVI F LVDOS SAE. The reverse depicts Four-rayed comet with tail above youthful head, laureate, right (Deified Julius Caesar) with the inscription M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 339 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.13g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.