Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 45

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 45

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

19 BC-18 BC

Mint

Caesaraugusta

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

S P Q R

Victory flying right with wreath above shield inscribed CL V, column in background

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 45 is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Caesaraugusta mint. The reverse depicts Victory flying right with wreath above shield inscribed CL V, column in background.

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 45?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 45 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 45.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 45?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Victory flying right with wreath above shield inscribed CL V, column in background with the inscription S P Q R. Portrait type: bare.