Augustus Denarius, Hexastyle reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 472 · 21 BC
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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). 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.
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) 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.
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