Silver cistophorus, Laodiceia ad Lycum, 160 BC - 145 BC. 1960.33.34

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1960.33.34

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 11.83

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 160 BC - 145 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. On obverse cista, ΛΑΟΔ. To right. forepart of wolf, below which. turreted head of city goddess right.

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1960.33.34
  • 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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