Coin: Cistophorus with Head of Marc Antony (obv) and Cista Mystica (rev)

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Coin: Cistophorus with Head of Marc Antony (obv) and Cista Mystica (rev)

Culture Roman

Issuing Authority Roman Republic, Marcus Antonius

Title Coin: Cistophorus with Head of Marc Antony (obv) and Cista Mystica (rev)

Date Ca. 39 BCE

Medium Silver

Dimensions Overall: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
Weight: 0.4 oz. (11.44 g)
Axis: 12:00

Credit Line Gift of Herbert Muller, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 66.42.50

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Mint: Ephesus

Description:
Obverse: portrait of Marc Antony with ivy wreath, encircled by inscription and ivy wreath.
Reverse: Cista mystica with bust of Octavia and two snakes. Inscriptions to right and left.

Inscription:
Obverse: M ANTONIUS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT
Reverse: III VIR R P C

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