Silver cistophorus, minted at Laodiceia ad Lycum, 51-50 B.C.
Cista mystica from which serpent emerges within ivy wreath
TVLLIV IMP; Between facing serpents, a bow-case with an aplustre-like decoration; to l., ΛΑΟ and laurel branch above.; to r., winged caduceus; below, signature ΛΑΒΑΣ / ΠΥΡΡΟΥ
Pinder 201; Stumpf 92 a
Picture credit: American Numismatic Society (1967.144.1)
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