Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath
Reverse
AP PULCHER AP F IMP: Between facing serpents, a stylized bow-case with an aplustre-like decoration. To left, ΑΠΑ. To right, two flutes. Below, signature. ΗΡΑ ΤΙΜΩΝΟC. Pinder cites the Gotha coin, which is no longer discoverable.
Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath
Reverse
P LENTULUS P F IMPERATOR: Between facing serpents, a stylized bow -case with an aplustre-like decoration. To left, ΑΠΑ. To right, two flutes. Below, signature ΜΥΙΣΚΟΥ
ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ СЄ ΑΛЄΞΑΝΔΡΟС: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right
Reverse
ЄΠΙ ΠΟ ΑΙΛ ΤΡΥΦ/ΩΝΟϹ - ΑСΙΑΡΧΟΥ ΙΠΠΙΚΟΥ / ΑΠΑMЄΩΝ: Kelainos standing facing, head to left, holding short spear with his left hand and pouring libation from patera on to rock at his feet with his right.
Diameter (in mm)
38.0
Weight (in gr.)
34.59
Reference
Imhoof-Blumer, Griechische Münzen, p 145, 6., RPC 5705