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RIC I (second edition) Augustus 415

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 415. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Augustus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Augustus, bare, right, with the legend AVGVSTVS.

The reverse shows augustus, laureate and togate, right, resting on shield inscribed CV, placing star on other figure holding spear and Victory on globe, with the legend L LENTVLVS FLAMEN MARTIALIS.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
8
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Augustus, born Gaius Octavius, was the founder of the Roman Empire and ruled as its first emperor from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. His rule established the principate and initiated an era of peace termed the Pax Romana or Pax Augusta, alongside an imperial cult. He was granted the title augustus by the Roman Senate.

This silver denarius was struck at the mint of Rome under the authority of Augustus. The denarius served as the standard Roman silver coin from its introduction around 211 BC. The coin bears the obverse legend "AVGVSTVS" and the reverse legend "L LENTVLVS FLAMEN MARTIALIS". The reverse scene depicts Augustus, laureate and togate, resting on a shield inscribed "CV" while placing a star on another figure holding a spear and a Victory on a globe.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Augustus

Design

Obverse
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
Augustus, laureate and togate, right, resting on shield inscribed CV, placing star on other figure holding spear and Victory on globe
Obverse legend
AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend
L LENTVLVS FLAMEN MARTIALIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 415
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend to match
L LENTVLVS FLAMEN MARTIALIS
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.

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