Augustus Denarius, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 36A · 19 BC-18 BC · Caesaraugusta
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Obverse
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Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right
Reverse
CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches flanking S P Q R around shield inscribed CL V
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 36A 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 flanking S P Q R around shield inscribed CL V. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.77g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 36A?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 36A 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 36A.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 36A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches flanking S P Q R around shield inscribed CL V with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 36A?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 36A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.77g, diameter 19mm, die axis 8 h, struck.
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