Augustus Cistophorus, Capricorn reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 493 · 27 BC-26 BC · Pergamum
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Obverse
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Reverse
Universität Augsburg, Lehrstuhl für Alte Geschichte
Obverse
IMP CAESAR
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
AVGVSTVS
Capricorn, right, head left, carrying cornucopia; all within laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 493 is a cistophorus of Augustus (27 BC-26 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Capricorn, right, head left, carrying cornucopia; all within laurel wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 11.02g, 26mm diameter.
About the Pergamum Mint
Pergamum (modern Bergama, Turkey) was a mint of the Attalid kingdom and later a Roman provincial mint. Its Hellenistic coinage is among the finest of the ancient world.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 493?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 493 is a Silver Cistophorus of Augustus (27 BC-26 BC) struck at the Pergamum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 493.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 493?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR. The reverse depicts Capricorn, right, head left, carrying cornucopia; all within laurel wreath with the inscription AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 493?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 493 was struck in Silver, standard weight 11.02g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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