Silver Cistophorus, Ephesus, 100 BCE–99 BCE. 1944.100.37530

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.37530

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.39
  • Series: Late cistophori

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 100 BCE - 99 BCE
  • Denomination: Cistophorus
  • Material: Silver
  • Symbol: LE;tripod:torch

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath

  • Reverse

    • Type: two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow. Above center, tripod; to l., ΛΕ

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.37530
  • Lot: 1944.100
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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