Silver cistophorus, Ep28hesus, 112 BC - 111 BC. 2015.20.1280

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1280

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.52
    • Diameter (in mm): 32.4

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 112 BC - 111 BC

  • Date on Object

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

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

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

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΕΦΕ and ΓK on l
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r. To left, ΓK above ΕΦΕ; above, Helios head facing; to right, torch.
    • Deity: Helios

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1280
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex MünzZentrum 10/12

Rights

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