Silver cistophorus of Fimbria, Pergamum, 86 BC - 85 BC. 2015.20.1779

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1779

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 11.24
    • Diameter (in mm): 26

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 86 BC - 85 BC
  • Denomination: cistophorus
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Cysta mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues to r.; all within ivy wreath

  • Reverse

    • Legend: FIMBRIA IMPERAT
    • Type: Legionary standard and winged caduceus; to right, FIMBRIA; to left, IMPERAT.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1779
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex W. Sayles, 7/04

Rights

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