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Cistophorus with head of Augustus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
19–18 B.C.
Mint: Asia: Mysia, Pergamum
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 11.81 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number59.180
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Roman Medallions (MFA, 1962, 1975), no. 004.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Augustus, bare, right.
IMP.IX.TR.PO.V (below)
Reverse: Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga facing.
IMP.IX.TR.POT.V (on entablature)
S.P.R./SIGNIS/RECEPTIS (in archway)
IMP.IX.TR.PO.V (below)
Reverse: Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga facing.
IMP.IX.TR.POT.V (on entablature)
S.P.R./SIGNIS/RECEPTIS (in archway)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mazzini Collection (G. Mazzini, Monete Imperiali Romane, vol. 1, Milan, 1957, p. 66, pl. 19, no. 298); by date unknown: with Leu & Co.'s Bank, Ltd., 32 rue de la Gare, Zurich, Switzerland; purchased by MFA from Leu & Co.'s Bank, Ltd., March 19, 1959, for
$ 733.50 (this is the total price for 59.179-59.183)
$ 733.50 (this is the total price for 59.179-59.183)