Silver cistophorus of `, Pergamum, 95 BC - 67 BC. 1984.5.78

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 10.65

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 95 BC - 67 BC
• Denomination: cistophorus
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: `

• Geographic

  • Mint: Pergamum
  • Region: Mysia

• Obverse

  • Type: Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath

• Reverse

  • Type: two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow. ΜΟΣ and monogram

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Asia Minor, 1971 (IGCH 1464)

References

• Citation: LCP.p.97.9
• Reference: LCP 44

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1984.5.78
• 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