How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 38B?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, left 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 38B?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 38B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.85g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 38B

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 38B

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

19 BC-18 BC

Mint

Caesaraugusta

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.85g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, left

Reverse

DIVVS IVLIVS

Comet with eight rays and tail

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 38B 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 3.85g, 20mm 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 38B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 38B 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 38B.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 38B?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, left 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 38B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 38B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.85g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.