What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (31 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 543A.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius, Round reverse (RIC I 543A)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

31 BC-27 BC

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.6g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, right

Reverse

IMP CAESAR DIVI F

Round shield with three concentric rows of studs and central boss

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A is a denarius of Augustus (31 BC-27 BC). The reverse depicts Round shield with three concentric rows of studs and central boss. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.6g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (31 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 543A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A?: The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, right. The reverse depicts Round shield with three concentric rows of studs and central boss with the inscription IMP CAESAR DIVI F. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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