Cistophorus: CM.MC.7733-R

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 42 mm Weight 35.9 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate bust of Caracalla, right, wearing cuirass decorated with gorgoneion; border of dots.

• Text: AVT�KPAT�K�MAPKOC�AVP�ANT?NINOC
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Three temples, the two lower ones seen in perspective, the third set between them above, the porch facing and in it Asklepios throned left, holding sceptre and serpent; lotiform acroteria to all temples and letters (AN(?)) or decoration in pediment of upper temple; plain exergue line; border of dots.

• Text: ???CTPA [KAIP??] around; [AT]TA ?OV above; ????? ????N in centre; ?????? ? N? ?KOP?? in exergue
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• Catalogue of the McClean Collection of Greek Coins Volume III Asia Minor, Farther Asia, Egypt, Africa page(s): 69

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.7733-R
Primary reference Number: 235013
Stable URI

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