Silver cistophorus, Tralles, 105 BC - 95 BC. 2015.20.1433

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1433

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.56
    • Diameter (in mm): 26.9

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 105 BC - 95 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: ΤΡΑΛ on l. Above, ΑPTE.
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r.. To left, ΤΡΑΛ. Above, ΑPTE. On r., bust of Athena facing r.
    • Deity: Athena

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1433
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex CNG 64, 9/24/03, 275

Rights

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