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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 412

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 412. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Augustus, bare, right, with the legend AVGVSTVS.

The reverse shows equestrian statue of Agrippa bearing trophy on ornamented pedestal, with the legend COSSVS CN F LENTVLVS. The obverse shows head of Augustus, bare, right, with the legend AVGVSTVS. The reverse shows equestrian statue of Agrippa bearing trophy on ornamented pedestal, with the legend COSSVS CN F LENTVLVS.

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Historical context

The denarius served as the standard Roman silver coin following its introduction during the Second Punic War in circa 211 BC. Struck under the authority of Augustus, this coin bears his bare head and the obverse legend AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts an equestrian statue of his naval commander, Marcus Agrippa, carrying a trophy atop an ornamented pedestal, alongside the legend COSSVS CN F LENTVLVS.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Augustus

Design

Obverse
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
Equestrian statue of Agrippa bearing trophy on ornamented pedestal
Obverse legend
AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend
COSSVS CN F LENTVLVS

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 412
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend to match
COSSVS CN F LENTVLVS
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. 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.

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