IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 133-88 BC. AV stater (19mm, 8.46 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. First series, ca. 122/1 BC. Draped bust of Artemis right, hair drawn into knot at back of head, wearing stephane and pendant earring, bow and quiver over left shoulder / Ε-Φ, cult statue of Artemis Ephesia facing, fillet hanging from each hand, lit torch (or thymiaterion) in inner right field between statue and fillet. Jenkins, Hellenistic, pl. B, 6 (dated 123-119 BC). Head p. 69, 4 var. (different control mark). Stunningly brilliant gamboge surfaces draw the eye to the coin's beautiful yet simple designs. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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