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Cistophorus - Augustus COM ASIAE ROM ET AVGVST 19 BC - 18 BC
| Silver | 11.9 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 18 BC |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple inscribed ROM ET AVGVST.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COM ASIAE
ROM ET AVGVST
Unabridged legend: Comunitas Asiae. Romae et Augusto.
Translation: Community of Asia. To Rome and Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.65–12.17 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cistophorus - Augustus coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called a cista, which is a basket-like container surrounded by a snake, on its reverse side. The cista was a symbol of the Roman goddess Venus, and the snake represented the power and protection of the Roman state. This imagery was used to convey the message that the Roman Empire, under the rule of Augustus, was a powerful and prosperous state, protected by the gods.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (19 BC - 18 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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