Augustus Cistophorus, Capricorn reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 480 · 24 BC-20 BC · Ephesus
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
Obverse
IMP CAESAR
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
AVGVSTVS
Capricorn right, on his back, cornucopiae, all within laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 480 is a cistophorus of Augustus (24 BC-20 BC), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Capricorn right, on his back, cornucopiae, all within laurel wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 12.08g, 27mm 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 480?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 480 is a Silver Cistophorus of Augustus (24 BC-20 BC) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 480.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 480?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR. The reverse depicts Capricorn right, on his back, cornucopiae, all within laurel wreath with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 480?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 480 was struck in Silver, standard weight 12.08g, diameter 27mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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