Augustus Denarius, Young reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 475 · 21 BC-20 BC · Samos
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAESAR
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
AVGVSTVS
Young bull standing right, head erect
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 475 is a denarius of Augustus (21 BC-20 BC), struck at the Samos mint. The reverse depicts Young bull standing right, head erect. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.99g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 475?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 475 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (21 BC-20 BC) struck at the Samos mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 475.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 475?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR. The reverse depicts Young bull standing right, head erect with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 475?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 475 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.99g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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