How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Comet with eight rays and tail with the inscription DIVVS IVLIVS.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

19 BC-18 BC

Mint

Caesaraugusta

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.6g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right

Reverse

DIVVS IVLIVS

Comet with eight rays and tail

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Caesaraugusta mint. The reverse depicts Comet with eight rays and tail. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.6g, 16mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A 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 37A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Comet with eight rays and tail with the inscription DIVVS IVLIVS.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 37A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.