Silver Cistophorus of C. Fannius, Ephesus, 49 BC - 48 BC. 2015.20.88

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.88

Physical Description

  • Axis: 1

  • Measurements

    • Weight: 10.81
    • Diameter: 26.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 49 BC - 48 BC

  • Date on Object

    • Date: Πς
  • 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.FAN-PONT[PR]; Πς ΕΦΕ; APATOC
    • Type: Four columned temple, with female figure standing left atop with sceptre, flanked by two snakes; to left, date, ethnic, and headdress of Isis; to right, torch; below, APATOC
    • Deity: Isis

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.88
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex CNG 41, 3/19/97, lot 553

Rights

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

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