© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
Cistophorus - Augustus AVGVSTVS 27 BC - 26 BC
| Silver | 11.2 g | 25 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 | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six grain stalks knotted in a bundle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.76–11.55 g;Diameter varies: 24–26 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 mythical creature called the Cista, which is a type of basket or chest, on the reverse side. The Cista was a symbol of the Roman goddess Venus, and its inclusion on the coin may have been meant to signify the connection between the Roman Empire and the goddess of love and fertility.
