Augustus Denarius, Candelabrum reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 540 · 17 BC
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAESAR
Youthful head right, in oak-wreath
Reverse
AVGVST
Candelabrum ornamented with rams' heads and surmounted by crescent, within wreath entwined with bucrania and paterae
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 540 is a denarius of Augustus (17 BC). The reverse depicts Candelabrum ornamented with rams' heads and surmounted by crescent, within wreath entwined with bucrania and paterae. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.89g, 17mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 540?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 540 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (17 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 540.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 540?
- The obverse depicts Youthful head right, in oak-wreath with the inscription CAESAR. The reverse depicts Candelabrum ornamented with rams' heads and surmounted by crescent, within wreath entwined with bucrania and paterae with the inscription AVGVST.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 540?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 540 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.89g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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