| Weight | 11,4 |
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| Diameter | 26,9 |
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| Reverse | Hexastyle temple with four steps, entablature inscribed ROM•ET•AVGVST |
Nice style interesting reverse legend.
The cistophorus is a silver coin originally issued in Pergamon, Asia Minor, starting in the 2nd century BC. Its name comes from the “cista mystica”, a sacred basket associated with Dionysian cults, depicted on the obverse of the coin. The reverse typically features two serpents surrounding a quiver. Although its weight is close to four drachmas, it circulated locally as a distinct monetary unit. The cistophorus was later adopted by the Romans for use in the province of Asia.
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