Silver Cistophorus of C. Atinius, Ephesus, 122 BC - 121 BC. 2015.20.12

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.12

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.44
    • Diameter (in mm): 28.9

Typological Description

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

  • Date on Object

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

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Cista mystica with an open lid and a hanging snake on left; around, 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: 2015.20.12
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witchonke ex C. Pitchfork, 4/13, lot 6996. Ex. CNG, 1/20/05. Ex. CNF 2002 (unknown hoard).

Rights

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