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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Cistophorus - Augustus AVGVSTVS 25 BC
25 BC year| Silver | 11.5 g | 26.5 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 | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar, garlanded, with stags.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.86–12.15 g;Diameter varies: 24.5–28 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 Roma 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. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed to be easily recognizable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation at the time, with its unique combination of imagery and weight. This made it a reliable and trustworthy form of currency for merchants and traders across the empire.
