Silver cistophorus, Apamea, 135 BC - 133 BC. 2015.20.1508

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1508

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.73
    • Diameter (in mm): 28.3

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 135 BC - 133 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; below, l. AP. On r. eagle heading r.; below r., MH.
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r. To left, monogram; to right, eagle’s headright; below left, ΛO; below right, MH.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1508
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex CNG 57, 4/4/01, 462

Rights

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