What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 340?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 340 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (17 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 340.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 340?

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 340?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 340 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 340 — Augustus Denarius

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 340

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

17 BC

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.88g

Diameter

21mm

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 340?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 340 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (17 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 340.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 340?: 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 340?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 340 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.