Cistophorus - Augustus AVGVSTVS
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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|---|---|
| Emperor |
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| 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 | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 247962 |
| References | RIC I# 478 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland, Robert Andrew Glendinning Carson; 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 1. Augustus – Vitellius (31 BC–AD 69) (1923 revised Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) , RPC Online I# 2214Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Head of Augustus, bare, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAESAR
Translation:
Imperator Caesar.
Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar.
Reverse
Six grain stalks knotted in a bundle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Mint
Ephesus, Ionia, modern-day Selçuk, TurkeyComments
Mass varies: 10.99–12.03 g;
Diameter varies: 24–26 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Diameter varies: 24–26 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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Numista Rarity index: 94
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Heritage Auctions 2018 September 6 - 11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3067 Lot 30293 
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6 Sep 2018 |
AU (NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5) |
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2018 April 20 - 23 CCE World Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3064 Lot 32270
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20 Apr 2018 |
VF (NGC VF 5/5 - 5/5) |
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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