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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Cistophorus - Augustus AVGVSTVS 27 BC - 26 BC
| Silver | 12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 26 BC |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn, right, head left, carrying cornucopia; all within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.83–12.06 g;Diameter varies: 24–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cistophorus - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, Augustus, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a means of promoting his image and legitimacy as the ruler of the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and power of the Roman Empire, with Augustus representing the authority and strength of the empire, and Roma representing the spiritual and cultural heart of the empire.
