RIC I (second edition) Augustus 211
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC I (second edition) Augustus 211. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows head of Augustus, laureate, right, with the legend CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE.
The reverse shows gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, right, and lituus, left, flanking, left and right respectively; X below each, with the legend C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 6
- Catalogue references
- 1
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Historical context
Augustus, born Gaius Octavius, was the first Roman emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. His reign established the principate and initiated the Pax Romana. During his rule, the Senate granted him honours and titles, including "augustus" and "pater patriae". This silver denarius was struck under his authority at the mint of Lugdunum.
The obverse features Augustus with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, recording his title as father of the country. The reverse depicts Gaius and Lucius Caesar, togate, resting hands on shields and spears, flanked by a simpulum and a lituus, with the legend C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- Denarius
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Lugdunum
- Authority
- Augustus
Design
- Obverse
- Head of Augustus, laureate, right
- Reverse
- Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, right, and lituus, left, flanking, left and right respectively; X below each
- Obverse legend
- CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
- Reverse legend
- C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 211
- Denomination and metal
- Denarius, Silver
- Obverse legend to match
- CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
- Reverse legend to match
- C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT
- Source note
- Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Recorded
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
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- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
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- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.1(2).aug.211
Varieties
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 207
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 208
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 210
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 212
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
Research required
- Editorial verification required.
- Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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