Silver cistophorus, Ephesus, 105 BC - 104 BC. 1955.107.29

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1955.107.29

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.43

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 105 BC - 104 BC

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 30
  • 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 center, bunch of grapes; to l., Λ

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1955.107.29
  • 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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