What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478 is a Silver Cistophorus of Augustus (25 BC) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 478.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR. The reverse depicts Six grain stalks knotted in a bundle with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.99g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Augustus Cistophorus — RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478

Ruler

Augustus

Denomination

Cistophorus

Date

25 BC

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

10.99g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR

Head of Augustus, bare, right

Reverse

AVGVSTVS

Six grain stalks knotted in a bundle

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478 is a cistophorus of Augustus (25 BC), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Six grain stalks knotted in a bundle. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.99g, 25mm diameter.

About the Ephesus Mint

Ephesus was a major mint in western Asia Minor, producing coinage from the Greek period through the early imperial era. It was particularly active under Augustus and the civil war periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478 is a Silver Cistophorus of Augustus (25 BC) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 478.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478?: The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR. The reverse depicts Six grain stalks knotted in a bundle with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478?: RIC I (second edition) Augustus 478 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.99g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.