Savoca Coins
Online Auction 209 | Silver 28 Apr 2024
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Troas. Uncertain circa 400-300 BC.
Obol AR
11 mm, 0,90 g
Nike standing left on short cippus, holding wreath and stylis / Labrys with kerykeion staff.
Nearly Very Fine
CNG E-400, lot 202; Pecunem 34, lot 209; Gorny & Mosch 212, lot 1785.
A cippus is a type of ancient Roman monument or marker, typically in the form of a small, pillar-like structure. These monuments were often made of stone and served various purposes, including marking boundaries, commemorating events or individuals, and as protective charms against evil spirits. Cippi (plural of cippus) were commonly used for funerary purposes, marking graves or burial sites. They could also be inscribed with legal or religious texts, serving as boundary markers or indicating sacred areas. Some cippi were decorated with intricate carvings or reliefs, adding to their artistic and symbolic significance. The word "cippus" comes from the Latin term for "post" or "stake," reflecting the pillar-like shape of these monuments. They were erected in various locations throughout the Roman Empire, from city streets to rural landscapes, and their surviving examples provide valuable insights into ancient Roman culture, beliefs, and society.
Obol AR
11 mm, 0,90 g
Nike standing left on short cippus, holding wreath and stylis / Labrys with kerykeion staff.
Nearly Very Fine
CNG E-400, lot 202; Pecunem 34, lot 209; Gorny & Mosch 212, lot 1785.
A cippus is a type of ancient Roman monument or marker, typically in the form of a small, pillar-like structure. These monuments were often made of stone and served various purposes, including marking boundaries, commemorating events or individuals, and as protective charms against evil spirits. Cippi (plural of cippus) were commonly used for funerary purposes, marking graves or burial sites. They could also be inscribed with legal or religious texts, serving as boundary markers or indicating sacred areas. Some cippi were decorated with intricate carvings or reliefs, adding to their artistic and symbolic significance. The word "cippus" comes from the Latin term for "post" or "stake," reflecting the pillar-like shape of these monuments. They were erected in various locations throughout the Roman Empire, from city streets to rural landscapes, and their surviving examples provide valuable insights into ancient Roman culture, beliefs, and society.