Augustus Denarius, Capricorn reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 541 · 27 BC-14 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
Head of Augustus, laureate, right
Reverse
AVGVSTVS
Capricorn right, holding globe; rudder attached below; above cornucopiae
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 541 is a denarius of Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). The reverse depicts Capricorn right, holding globe; rudder attached below; above cornucopiae. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.62g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 541?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 541 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 541.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 541?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, right. The reverse depicts Capricorn right, holding globe; rudder attached below; above cornucopiae with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 541?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 541 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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