Silver cistophorus, Ephesus, 121 BC - 120 BC. 1971.219.9

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1971.219.9

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.48

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 121 BC - 120 BC

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 14
  • 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, torch; to l., I∆

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1971.219.9
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Late cistophori

Rights

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

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