Silver
Cistophorus
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 479 — Augustus Cistophorus
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 479 · 25 BC · Ephesus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 479
Ruler
Augustus
Denomination
Cistophorus
Date
25 BC
Mint
Ephesus
Metal
Silver
Weight
12.15g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck
Obverse
IMP CAESAR
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
AVGVSTVS
Altar, garlanded, with stags
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 479 is a cistophorus of Augustus (25 BC), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Altar, garlanded, with stags. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 12.15g, 28mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 479?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 479 is a Silver Cistophorus of Augustus (25 BC) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 479.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 479?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR. The reverse depicts Altar, garlanded, with stags with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 479?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 479 was struck in Silver, standard weight 12.15g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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