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

Culture Roman
Issuing Authority Roman Republic, Marcus Antonius
Title Coin: Cistophorus with Head of Marc Antony and Octavia (obv) and Cista Mystica (rev)
Date Ca. 39 BCE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 1 in. (2.6 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 66.42.51

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Mint: Ephesus

Description:
Obverse: portraits of Marc Antony and Octavia, facing right, encircled by inscription.
Reverse: Cista mystica topped by Bacchus standing left with cup and thyrsus, flanked by 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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