Cistophorus, Apamea in Phrygia, 145 BCE–140 BCE. 2015.20.1205

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1205

Physical Description

  • Axis: 11

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.67
    • Diameter (in mm): 29.7

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 145 BCE - 140 BCE
  • Denomination: Cistophorus
  • Manufacture: Struck

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

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

  • Reverse

    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r. To left, monogram; to right, lion-skin draped over club; in left coil, ΗΓΙ.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1205
  • Lot: 2015.20
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex Kreindler 10/07 ex Schonwalter Coll.

Rights

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

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