RIC I (second edition) Augustus 515 — Augustus Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 515 · 19 BC-18 BC · Pergamum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
ARMENIA CAPTA
Tiara on left, quiver and bow-case on right
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 515 is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Tiara on left, quiver and bow-case on right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.68g, 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.
About the Pergamum Mint
Pergamum (modern Bergama, Turkey) was a mint of the Attalid kingdom and later a Roman provincial mint. Its Hellenistic coinage is among the finest of the ancient world.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 515?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 515 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC) struck at the Pergamum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 515.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 515?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right. The reverse depicts Tiara on left, quiver and bow-case on right with the inscription ARMENIA CAPTA. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 515?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 515 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.68g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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