RIC I (second edition) Augustus 57 Augustus reverse — Legend in five lines in oak-wreath Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 57
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
19 BC-15 BC
Mint
Colonia Patricia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.82g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

IOVI VOT SVSC PRO SAL CAES AVG S P Q R

Legend in five lines in oak-wreath

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 57 is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC-15 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Legend in five lines in oak-wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.82g, 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 57?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 57 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (19 BC-15 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 57.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 57?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right. The reverse depicts Legend in five lines in oak-wreath with the inscription IOVI VOT SVSC PRO SAL CAES AVG S P Q R. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 57?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 57 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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