Silver cistophorus, Ephesus, 140 BC - 139 BC. 2015.20.1273

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1273

Physical Description

  • Axis: 1

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.56
    • Diameter (in mm): 29

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 140 BC - 139 BC
  • Denomination: cistophorus
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Cysta mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues to r.; all within ivy wreath

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΕΦΕ on l.; above, K (year 20 = 140-139 BC); on r. bust of Artemis
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r. To left, ΕΦΕ; above left, K; to right,bust of Artemis right.
    • Deity: Artemis

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1273
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex CNG 72, 6/14/06, 729

Rights

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