Silver Cistophorus, Pergamum, 128 BCE–123 BCE. 1955.107.3

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1955.107.3

Physical Description

  • Axis: 2

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.75
  • Series: Early cistophori

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 128 BCE - 123 BCE
  • Denomination: Cistophorus
  • Material: Silver
  • Symbol: monogram:helmet:Y:A

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

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

  • Reverse

    • Type: two coiled serpents between bow-case and bow. Above center, monogram. To right, griffin-crested helmet left. In left, serpent coil, Y. In right, serpent coil, A

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1955.107.3
  • Lot: 1955.107
  • 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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