What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 5?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 5 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 5.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 5?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVGVSTV. 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 5?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 5 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 19mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius, Trophy reverse (RIC I 5)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 5

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

25 BC-23 BC

Mint

Emerita

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.54g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR AVGVSTV

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 5 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 3.54g, 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 5?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 5 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 5.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 5?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVGVSTV. 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 5?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 5 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 19mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

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Augustus Denarius, Trophy reverse

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