RIC I (second edition) Augustus 7B Augustus obverse — Head of Augustus, bare, left Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 7B Augustus reverse — Helmet with stag horns between dagger and bipennis Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 7B
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
25 BC-23 BC
Mint
Emerita
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.92g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR AVGVST

Head of Augustus, bare, left

Reverse

P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR

Helmet with stag horns between dagger and bipennis

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 7B is a denarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC), struck at the Emerita mint. The reverse depicts Helmet with stag horns between dagger and bipennis. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.92g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 7B?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 7B is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (25 BC-23 BC) struck at the Emerita mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 7B.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 7B?
The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, left with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVGVST. The reverse depicts Helmet with stag horns between dagger and bipennis with the inscription P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 7B?
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 7B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.92g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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