MYSIA. Pergamon. Circa 166-67 BC. Cistophorus (Silver, 25 mm, 12.22 g, 1 h), circa 88-85. Cista mystica from which snake coils; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; between the snake heads, AP above prytaneis monogram; to left, monogram of ΠΕΡΓ; to right, serpent-entwined thyrsos. Kleiner, Hoard 27. Pinder 104. SNG Copenhagen 427. SNG Paris 1729. SNG von Aulock 7479. Nicely toned. The obverse struck from a somewhat worn die. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 210 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |