Augustus Cistophorus, Hexastyle reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 506 · 19 BC-18 BC · Pergamum
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP IX TR PO V
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
COM ASIAE
Hexastyle temple inscribed ROM ET AVGVST
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 506 is a cistophorus of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple inscribed ROM ET AVGVST. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 12.17g, 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 506?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 506 is a Silver Cistophorus of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC) struck at the Pergamum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 506.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 506?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP IX TR PO V. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple inscribed ROM ET AVGVST with the inscription COM ASIAE. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 506?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 506 was struck in Silver, standard weight 12.17g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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