RIC I (second edition) Augustus 510 — Augustus Cistophorus
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 510 · 19 BC-18 BC · Pergamum
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP IX TR PO V
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
S P R SIGNIS RECEPTIS
Triumphal arch inscribed IMP IX TR POT V surmounted by charioteer in quadriga; flanked by aquilas
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 510 is a cistophorus of Augustus (19 BC-18 BC), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Triumphal arch inscribed IMP IX TR POT V surmounted by charioteer in quadriga; flanked by aquilas. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.66g, 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 510?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 510 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 510.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 510?
- The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, bare, right with the inscription IMP IX TR PO V. The reverse depicts Triumphal arch inscribed IMP IX TR POT V surmounted by charioteer in quadriga; flanked by aquilas with the inscription S P R SIGNIS RECEPTIS. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 510?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 510 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.66g, diameter 26mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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