Silver cistophorus, Ephesus, 132 BC - 131 BC. 2015.20.1278

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1278

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.43
    • Diameter (in mm): 30.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 132 BC - 131 BC

  • Date on Object

    • Date: Γ
  • Denomination: cistophorus
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

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

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΕΦΕ and Γ on l.
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bowcase; to left, Γ above ΕΦΕ; above, bee; to right, torch.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1278
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex C. Pitchfork, 4/13. Ex CNG 5/1/03. Ex Pitchfork coll. 6309

Rights

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

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