Augustus Denarius, Armenian reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 520 · 19 BC-18 BC · Pergamum
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
AVGVSTVS
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
CAESAR DIVI F ARMEN CAPTA 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 520 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 3.79g, 18mm 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 520?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 520 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 520.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 520?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription AVGVSTVS. 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 CAPTA IMP VIIII. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 520?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 520 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.79g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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