Silver cistophorus of C. Pulcher, Tralles, 53 BC - 51 BC. 1959.48.6

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1959.48.6

Obverse: Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath

Reverse: C. PULCHER PROCOS - Between facing serpents, a stylized bow-case with an aplustre-like decoration. To left, TPA. To right, hand holding a filleted branch. Below, signature ΑΡΙCΤΟΚΛΗC

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 11.95

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 53 BC - 51 BC
Denomination: cistophorus
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: C. Pulcher
Geographic
- Mint: Tralles
- Region: Lydia

References

Reference: Stumpf 56
Reference: Pinder 187
Reference: Stumpf 55 a

Administrative History

Identifier: 1959.48.6
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Series: Proconsular cistophori

Rights

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

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