What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (21 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 473.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Laurel wreath intertwined with prows (corona rostrata), ties at center. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 19mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius, Laurel reverse (RIC I 473)

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Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

21 BC

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.84g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

Laurel wreath intertwined with prows (corona rostrata), ties at center

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473 is a denarius of Augustus (21 BC). The reverse depicts Laurel wreath intertwined with prows (corona rostrata), ties at center. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.84g, 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 473?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (21 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 473.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Laurel wreath intertwined with prows (corona rostrata), ties at center. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 473 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 19mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

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