Silver Cistophorus of C. Fannius, Tralles, 49 BC. 2015.20.95

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.95

Physical Description

  • Axis: 11

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 11.93
    • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 49 BC
  • Denomination: Cistophorus
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Cista mystica with an open lid and a hanging snake on left; around, ivy wreath

  • Reverse

    • Legend: [C.F]ANP-ONT PR; [TP]A; [Μ]ΕΝΑΝΔΡΟC [IEPΕΥΣ]
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them,tetrastyle temple surmounted by female figure standing left, holding patera and scepter; To left, ΤΡΑ; above, C∙FAN P ONT∙PR; to right, eagle standing left, head right; below, ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟC/IEPΕΥC.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.95
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex H. Kreindler, 12/14/06

Rights

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

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