★ An exceptional Cistophorus from Pergamon, ex Münzen & Medaillen FPL 447, August 1982, 35 ★

MYSIA. Pergamon. Circa 166-67 BC. Cistophorus (Silver, 27 mm, 12.41 g, 12 h), circa 76. Cista mystica from which snake coils; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; between the snake heads, ΑΠ above monogram of ΠPY and star; in field to left, monogram of ΠΕΡΓ; to right, serpent-entwined thyrsos. Kleiner 25. Pinder 122. SNG Paris 1726-7. SNG von Aulock 7472. Sharply struck and with beautiful iridescent toning, a lustrous and very attractive example. Minor die break and light marks on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection, ex Münzen & Medaillen FPL 447, August 1982, 35 (with collector's ticket).