What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 356?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 356 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (16 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 356.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 356?

The obverse depicts Augustus bust right, on round shield in laurel wreath with the inscription S C OB R P CVM SALVT IMP CAESAR AVGVS CONS. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left, on pedestal inscribed S P Q R V P S PR S ET RED AVG with the inscription L MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR.

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 356 — Augustus Denarius

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 356

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

16 BC

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Obverse

S C OB R P CVM SALVT IMP CAESAR AVGVS CONS

Augustus bust right, on round shield in laurel wreath

Reverse

L MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR

Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left, on pedestal inscribed S P Q R V P S PR S ET RED AVG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 356?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 356 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (16 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 356.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 356?: The obverse depicts Augustus bust right, on round shield in laurel wreath with the inscription S C OB R P CVM SALVT IMP CAESAR AVGVS CONS. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left, on pedestal inscribed S P Q R V P S PR S ET RED AVG with the inscription L MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR.