Silver cistophorus, Apamea, 88 BC - 85 BC. 1951.5.224

Physical Description

• Axis: 1

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 12.46

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 88 BC - 85 BC
• Denomination: cistophorus
• Material: Silver

• Geographic

  • Mint: Apamea
  • Region: Phrygia

• Obverse

  • Type: Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath

• Reverse

  • Type: two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow. ΓΥΟΥ

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: A

References

• Reference: Pinder 9
• Reference: LCA 7a

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1951.5.224
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Series: Late cistophori

Rights

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