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

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left 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 42B?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42B

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

19 BC-18 BC

Mint

Caesaraugusta

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.75g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, bare, left

Reverse

S P Q R CL V

Legend in two lines on shield

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42B is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Caesaraugusta mint. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines on shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.75g, 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 42B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42B 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 42B.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42B?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left 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 42B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 42B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.