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Cistophorus: CM.MC.8726-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Tralles

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

Circa -199 - Circa -100

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 28.5 mm Weight 12.04 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Cista mystica with half-open lid from which emerges a snake, left; wreath of ivy-leaves with berries.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two coiled serpents with heads erect facing; between them, bow-case ornamented with an aplustre and containing a strung bow; to right, Dionysos in short chiton, right, leaning with right hand on thyrsos and holding mask of Seilenos in left hand.

  • Text: B [T]PA? to left; ?TO? above
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.8726-R
Primary reference Number: 236003
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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