Augustus Denarius, Helmet reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 8 · 25 BC-23 BC · Emerita
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAESAR AVGVSTV
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR
Helmet with stag horns between dagger and bipennis
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 8 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 3.8g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 8?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 8 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 8.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 8?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR AVGVSTV. 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 8?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 8 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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