How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96?

The obverse depicts Toga picta over tunica palmata between aquila, left, and wreath, right with the inscription S P Q R PARE CONS SVO. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses with the inscription CAESARI AVGVSTO.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Augustus Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

18 BC

Mint

Colonia Patricia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.8g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

S P Q R PARE CONS SVO

Toga picta over tunica palmata between aquila, left, and wreath, right

Reverse

CAESARI AVGVSTO

Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96 is a denarius of Augustus (18 BC), struck at the Colonia Patricia mint. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.8g, 21mm 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 96?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96 is a Silver Denarius of Augustus (18 BC) struck at the Colonia Patricia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 96.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96?: The obverse depicts Toga picta over tunica palmata between aquila, left, and wreath, right with the inscription S P Q R PARE CONS SVO. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses with the inscription CAESARI AVGVSTO.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 96 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.