Silver cistophorus, Sardis, 135 BC - 128 BC. 2015.20.1378

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1378

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.3
    • Diameter (in mm): 28.1

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 135 BC - 128 BC
  • 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: On l., CΑΡ; monogram above; Apollo standing to l., on r.
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r. On l., ΣΑΡ; monogram above; Apollo standing to l., on r.
    • Deity: Apollo

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1378
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex Athena 17, 3/92, 32

Rights

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