Augustus Denarius, Shield reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 79B · 19 BC · Colonia Patricia
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Obverse
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Reverse
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Obverse
CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Head of Augustus, bare, left
Reverse
OB CIVIS SERVATOS
Shield inscribed with S P Q R /C LV in two lines, in oak-wreath
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 79B is a denarius of Augustus (19 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Shield inscribed with S P Q R /C LV in two lines, in oak-wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.72g, 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 79B?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 79B is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (19 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 79B.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 79B?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Shield inscribed with S P Q R /C LV in two lines, in oak-wreath with the inscription OB CIVIS SERVATOS. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 79B?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 79B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.72g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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