RIC I (second edition) Augustus 33A Augustus obverse, Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 33A Augustus reverse, Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 33A
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
19 BC-18 BC
Mint
Caesaraugusta
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.8g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right

Reverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS

Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 33A is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Caesaraugusta mint. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.8g, 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 33A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 33A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC) struck at the Caesaraugusta mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 33A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 33A?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 33A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 33A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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