Silver Cistophorus, Pergamum, 53 BCE–51 BCE. 1951.5.99

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Obverse: Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath

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Reverse: C PVLCHER PRO COS - two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow

Physical Description

Axis: 2
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 12.28

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 53 BCE - 51 BCE
Denomination: Cistophorus
Material: Silver
Symbol: snake around thrysus;monogram
Authority
- Issuer: C. Pulcher Ap. f., governor of Asia
- - State: Roman Republic
Geographic
- Place of Production: Pergamum
- Region: Mysia

References

Reference: Stumpf (1991) 54.a

Administrative History

Identifier: 1951.5.99
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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