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Cistophorus of Sardis

Cistophorus of Sardis

Greek

Obv.: Cista mystica, with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues l.; the whole in a wreath of ivy. Rev.: Two coiled serpents, with heads erect; between them, a bow-case ornamented with an aplustre and containing a strung bow. In field l. a monogram, and in field r. a club.

Silver

Hellenistic period

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