RIC I (second edition) Augustus 545 — Augustus Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 545 · 28 BC · Uncertain Value
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CAESAR DIVI F COS VI
Head of Augustus, bare, right; below neck, small capricorn, right
Reverse
AEGVPTO CAPTA
Crocodile standing right
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 545 is a denarius of Augustus (28 BC), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Crocodile standing right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.74g, 20mm 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 545?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 545 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (28 BC) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 545.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 545?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right; below neck, small capricorn, right with the inscription CAESAR DIVI F COS VI. The reverse depicts Crocodile standing right with the inscription AEGVPTO CAPTA. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 545?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 545 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.74g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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