Silver cistophorus, Apamea, 150 BC - 140 BC. 2015.20.1504

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1504

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.29
    • Diameter (in mm): 30.4

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 150 BC - 140 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. head of elephant
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r. On l., monogram; on r. head of elephant

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1504
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex C. Pitchfork 4/13. Ex CNG 1/20/05 (private). Ex Pitchfork coll. 6993

Rights

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