Silver cistophorus, Pergamum, 150 BC - 140 BC. 1965.70.1

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Obverse: Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath. Obverse die identical to Apameia 24

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Reverse: two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow. To right, dolphin

Physical Description

Axis: 1
Measurements
- Weight: 12.44

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 150 BC - 140 BC
Denomination: cistophorus
Material: Silver
Geographic
- Mint: Pergamum
- Region: Mysia

References

Reference: ECC 23a.46b

Administrative History

Identifier: 1965.70.1
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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