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

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

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

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.83g, diameter 19mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Octavian Denarius, Round (RIC I Augustus 543B)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543B

Ruler

Octavian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

31 BC-27 BC

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.83g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Octavian, bare, left

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 543B is a denarius of Octavian (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 3.83g, 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 543B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543B is a Silver Denarius of Octavian (31 BC-27 BC) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 543B.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543B?: The obverse depicts Head of Octavian, bare, left. 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 543B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 543B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.83g, diameter 19mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

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