Silver Cistophorus, Laodiceia ad Lycum, 160 BCE–145 BCE. 1951.5.233

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1951.5.233

Physical Description

  • Axis: 11

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.23
  • Series: Early cistophori

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 160 BCE - 145 BCE
  • Denomination: Cistophorus
  • Material: Silver
  • Symbol: LAO;owl

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

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

  • Reverse

    • Type: two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow. On obverse cista, ΛΑΟ. To right, owl right.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1951.5.233
  • Lot: 1951.5
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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