Description
An Exact Replica of the Original Coin
This Christophori denomination was named for the cista mystica (a sacred woven chest). The coins were used throughout Asia Minor from 200 BC and through Rome’s control of Aisa Minor.
Obverse: Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath figure stg.|torch|monogram
Reverse: Two serpents entwined about bow-case, pro consular
Diameter: 25 mm
Stamped with the word copy.
Silver plated lead free pewter, made in the USA
Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of coin printed on flip insert.
Rick Warner (verified owner) –
Great looking coin – THANKS!
Ariel (verified owner) –
The temples are ruined, their rituals forgotten. Sometimes we only have coins to ponder upon things forever lost. Like this one, available as beautifully executed copy to anyone who cares about past.