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.

Augustus Cistophorus, Altar reverse (RIC I 479)

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.

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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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