Augustus Denarius, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 51 · 20 BC-19 BC · Colonia Patricia
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Obverse
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Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
Head of Augustus, laureate, right
Reverse
CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 51 is a denarius of Augustus (20 BC-19 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.84g, 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.
About the Colonia Patricia Mint
Colonia Patricia (modern Cordoba, Spain) was an Augustan mint that produced denarii and other denominations for the Iberian peninsula. It was one of several Spanish mints active in the early Principate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 51?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 51 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (20 BC-19 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 51.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 51?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 51?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 51 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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