How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines above and below oak-wreath with the inscription OB CIVIS SERVATOS. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.66g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

19 BC

Mint

Colonia Patricia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.66g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CAESAR AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

OB CIVIS SERVATOS

Legend in two lines above and below oak-wreath

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines above and below oak-wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.66g, 18mm 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 75A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (19 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 75A.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines above and below oak-wreath with the inscription OB CIVIS SERVATOS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 75A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.66g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.