Silver cistophorus, Ephesus, 139 BC - 138 BC. 1951.90.51

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1951.90.51

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.45

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 139 BC - 138 BC
  • Denomination: cistophorus
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

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

  • Reverse

    • Type: two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow. Above l., A; above center, bee; to r., double cornucopiae

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1951.90.51
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Early cistophori

Rights

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

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