Silver cistophorus, Laodiceia ad Lycum, 51 BC - 50 BC. 1967.144.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1967.144.1

Obverse: Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath

Reverse: TULLIU IMP - Between facing serpents, a bow-case with an aplustre-like decoration. To left, ΛΑΟ and laurel branch above. To right, winged caduceus. Below, signature ΛΑΒΑΣ/ΠΥΡΡΟΥ

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 11.38

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 51 BC - 50 BC
Denomination: cistophorus
Material: Silver
Geographic
- Mint: Laodiceia ad Lycum
- Region: Phrygia

References

Reference: Pinder 201
Reference: Stumpf 92 a

Administrative History

Identifier: 1967.144.1
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Series: Proconsular cistophori

Notes

pro consular

Rights

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

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