RIC I (second edition) Augustus 547A Augustus obverse, Head of Augustus, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 547A Augustus reverse, Capricorn right, holding globe attached to rudder and carrying corn... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 547A
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
27 BC-14 AD
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.76g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

AVGVSTVS

Capricorn right, holding globe attached to rudder and carrying cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 547A is a denarius of Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). The reverse depicts Capricorn right, holding globe attached to rudder and carrying cornucopia. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.76g, 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 547A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 547A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 547A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 547A?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right. The reverse depicts Capricorn right, holding globe attached to rudder and carrying cornucopia with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 547A?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 547A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.76g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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