C. Fabius M.f., governor of Asia Tralles Metcalf 2017 XII

Typological Description

  • Date Range: 57 BC - 56 BC
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Basket (cista mystica) from which a snake emerges, in a wreath of ivy

  • Reverse

    • Type: Tripod between two entwined snakes; above, eagle; to sides, Hermes holding caduceus and zebu

References

Map

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