What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

21 BC

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.64g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

IOVI OLVM|IOVI OLV

Hexastyle temple with shield in pediment, palmettes on top

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472 is a denarius of Augustus (21 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple with shield in pediment, palmettes on top. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.64g, 19mm 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 472?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (21 BC) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 472.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple with shield in pediment, palmettes on top with the inscription IOVI OLVM|IOVI OLV. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.