Augustus Denarius, Comet reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 38B · 19 BC-18 BC · Caesaraugusta
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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.
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.
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