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Ancient Apameia Phrygia Silver Tetradrachm 166BC-133BC Cistophorus Serpent Coin:
$302.01
The Ancient Apameia Phrygia Silver Tetradrachm (166–133 BC), often called a cistophorus, was minted in the Hellenistic city of Apameia in Asia Minor. It typically features a sacred chest (cista mystica) on the obverse, symbolizing the mysteries of Dionysus. On the reverse, intertwined serpents emerge from a bow case, reflecting Dionysian symbolism and themes of rebirth and protection. These coins were part of a regional currency system under the influence of the Attalid Kingdom and later circulated under Roman rule.
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