RIC I (second edition) Augustus 4A Augustus obverse, Head of Augustus, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 4A Augustus reverse, Trophy erected on mound of shields Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 4A
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
25 BC-23 BC
Mint
Emerita
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.47g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
4 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR AVGVST

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR

Trophy erected on mound of shields

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 4A is a denarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC), struck at the Emerita mint. The reverse depicts Trophy erected on mound of shields. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.47g, 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 4A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 4A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC) struck at the Emerita mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 4A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 4A?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVGVST. The reverse depicts Trophy erected on mound of shields with the inscription P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 4A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 4A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.47g, diameter 20mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

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