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Cistophoric Tetradrachm coin from Sardis. Struck after AD 128. Obv.: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. The image of Hadrian (AD 117–138) with a bare head. Rev.: COS III. The cult image of Kore wearing a high head-dress; on the left, a stalk of grain, on the right, a stalk of grain and a poppy. (RIC 2.510; RSC 279).

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Cistophoric Tetradrachm coin struck under Hadrian (AD 117–138). Aphrodisias mint, after 128 AD. Obv.: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. Bust of Hadrian Rev.: COS III, Cult statue of Venus (Aphrodite) Aphrodisias standing with outstretched hands, star and crescent on either side of calathus, lion-headed censer behind, Cupid seated left on low cippus before (RIC 516).

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Cistophoric Tetradrachm coin from Pergamum (ca. 160–150 BC).

Obv.: A basket used for housing sacred snakes (Lat. cista mystica); all within an ivy wreath.

Rev.: A bow-case with serpents; and stylis (BMC 88)