★ An extremely rare cistophorus from Ephesus ★

Hadrian, 117-138. Cistophorus (Silver, 27 mm, 11.06 g, 6 h), Ephesus. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P Bare head of Hadrian to right. Rev. DIA-NA / EPHESIA Tetrastyle temple on podium of three steps; within, facing cult statue of Artemis Ephesia with supports. Metcalf -. RPC III online 1335A.2 ( this coin ). Extremely rare. Slightly porous and with light scratches on the obverse and minor flan faults, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Eric ten Brink, privately acquired from Kirk Davis on 4 December 2020.