RIC I (second edition) Augustus 518 Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 518 Augustus reverse — Armenian standing, facing, holding spear in right hand and resting ... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 518
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
19 BC-18 BC
Mint
Pergamum
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.7g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

CAESAR DIVI F ARMEN RECE IMP VIIII

Armenian standing, facing, holding spear in right hand and resting bow-case on ground with left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 518 is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Armenian standing, facing, holding spear in right hand and resting bow-case on ground with left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.7g, 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 518?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 518 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 518.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 518?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right. The reverse depicts Armenian standing, facing, holding spear in right hand and resting bow-case on ground with left with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F ARMEN RECE IMP VIIII. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 518?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 518 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.7g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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