Silver cistophorus, Apamea, 160 BC - 150 BC. 2015.20.1491

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1491

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.49
    • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 160 BC - 150 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., monogram; on r. winged facing Medusa
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r.On l., monogram; on r. facing winged head of Medusa
    • Deity: Medusa

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1491
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex C.Pitchfork, 4/13. Ex CNG 57, 4/4/01, 453. Ex Triton VIII, 1/12/05. Ex Pitchfork coll.6983

Rights

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