What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.35g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, plated.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

20 BC-19 BC

Mint

Colonia Patricia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.35g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

plated

Obverse

Head of Augustus, laureate, left

Reverse

FORT RED CAES AVG S P Q R

Legend in three lines inscribed on rectangular altar

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B is a denarius of Augustus (20 BC-19 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines inscribed on rectangular altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.35g, 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.

About the Colonia Patricia Mint

Colonia Patricia (modern Cordoba, Spain) was an Augustan mint that produced denarii and other denominations for the Iberian peninsula. It was one of several Spanish mints active in the early Principate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (20 BC-19 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 54B.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, laureate, left. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines inscribed on rectangular altar with the inscription FORT RED CAES AVG S P Q R. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 54B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.35g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, plated.