Silver Cistophorus of T. Ampius, Tralles, 58 BC - 57 BC. 2002.46.547

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2002.46.547

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Obverse: Cista with a snake emerging from its open lid; entire design surronded by friut motifs.
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Reverse: TAM.PIT.FPRO.COSMENANDROSAIEREUSTRALDIONISIO - Between facing serpents, a tripod on which sits an eagle standing left, head turned to right. To left, humped bull and ΤΡΑΛ with uncertain symbol below. Below and to right, signatures. ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΣ / ΙΕΡΕΥΣ below, ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΣ to right

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.37

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2002.46.547
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Charles Hersh Collection

Rights

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

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