Silver cistophorus, Pergamum, 128 BC - 123 BC. 1944.100.37451

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.37451

Obverse: Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath

Reverse: two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow. Above center, monogram. To right, griffin-crested helmet. In left, serpent coil Y. In right, serpent coil A

Physical Description

Axis: 2
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 12.19

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 128 BC - 123 BC
Denomination: cistophorus
Material: Silver
Geographic
- Mint: Pergamum
- Region: Mysia

Findspot Description

Hoard: IGCH 1459

References

Reference: IGCH 1459
Reference: ECC 34.108b

Administrative History

Identifier: 1944.100.37451
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Bequest of E.T. Newell

Subjects

Series: Early cistophori

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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