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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Cistophorus - Augustus AVGVSTVS 25 BC
25 BC year| Silver | 11.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 25 BC |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Six grain stalks knotted in a bundle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.99–12.03 g;Diameter varies: 24–26 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Cistophorus - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) coin from Rome, made of Silver and weighing 11.5g, features an image of Augustus Caesar on one side and a depiction of the goddess Ceres on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Interestingly, the coin's design was inspired by the ancient Greek coinage system, and its name "Cistophorus" comes from the Greek word "kistophoros," meaning "basket-bearer." This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its preservation in such good condition is a testament to the advanced minting techniques used by the ancient Romans.
