Augustus Cistophorus, Circular reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 507 · 19 BC-18 BC · Pergamum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP IX TR PO V
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
MART VLTO
Circular domed temple containing vexillum
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 507 is a cistophorus of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Circular domed temple containing vexillum. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 12.1g, 25mm 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 507?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 507 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 507.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 507?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP IX TR PO V. The reverse depicts Circular domed temple containing vexillum with the inscription MART VLTO. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 507?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 507 was struck in Silver, standard weight 12.1g, diameter 25mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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