MYSIA. Pergamon. Circa 166-67 BC. Cistophorus (Silver, 29 mm, 12.36 g, 11 h), circa 160-150. Cista mystica from which snake coils; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; to left, monogram of ΠΕΡΓ; to right, Nike flying left, holding wreath. Kleiner & Noe series 18. Pinder 78. SNG Copenhagen 403. SNG Paris 1706. Struck slightly off center and with minor porosity, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 160 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |