Silver cistophorus, Apamea, 150 BC - 140 BC. 1951.5.209

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1951.5.209

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Obverse: Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath
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Reverse: two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow. To right, Dioscurus cap surmounted by star

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.05

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1951.5.209
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Early cistophori

Notes

  • Pergamum?

Rights

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

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