RIC I (second edition) Augustus 344 Augustus obverse — Augustus, laureate, on horse right, holding patera Obverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 344
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
17 BC
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.76g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS TR POT

Augustus, laureate, on horse right, holding patera

Reverse

P STOLO IIIVIR

Apex between two oval shields

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 344 is a denarius of Augustus (17 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Apex between two oval shields. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.76g, 19mm 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 344?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 344 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (17 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 344.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 344?
The obverse depicts Augustus, laureate, on horse right, holding patera with the inscription AVGVSTVS TR POT. The reverse depicts Apex between two oval shields with the inscription P STOLO IIIVIR. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 344?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 344 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.76g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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