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Cistophorus - Augustus AVGVSTVS 27 BC - 26 BC
| Silver | 12.1 g | 24 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 | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn, right, head left, carrying cornucopia; all within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
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 marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and the end of the Roman Republic. The coin's design symbolizes the transition from a republic to an empire, with Augustus being the first emperor of Rome.
