Silver Cistophorus, Ephesus, 122 BC - 121 BC. 2015.20.11

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.11

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.55
    • Diameter (in mm): 29.4

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 122 BC - 121 BC

  • Date on Object

    • Date: ΙΓ
  • Denomination: Cistophorus
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues to left; all within ivy wreath.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΙΓ ΕΦΕ; C.ATI-N.C.F
    • Type: Bow and Bow case flanked by two snakes; above, caduceus; on left, date and ethnic; on right, torch; below, C.ATI N.C.F

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.11
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex CNG 69, 6/8/05, lot 396.

Rights

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