How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines on shield with the inscription S P Q R CL V. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 20mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

20 BC-19 BC

Mint

Caesaraugusta

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.84g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

S P Q R CL V

Legend in two lines on shield

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A is a denarius of Augustus (20 BC-19 BC), struck at the Caesaraugusta mint. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines on shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.84g, 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 42A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (20 BC-19 BC) struck at the Caesaraugusta mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 42A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines on shield with the inscription S P Q R CL V. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 20mm, die axis 2 h, struck.