LYDIA. Tralleis. Circa 166-67 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 12.54 g, 7 h), struck under the magistrate Ptol(emaios), c. 133 or slightly later. Cista mystica with half-open lid from which a serpent issues to the left; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; above, ΠTOΛ; to left, TPAΛ; to right, Dionysos standing facing, holding long thyrsos with his right hand and grape bunch with the left. GRPC Lydia, S491. Pinder 156. Good very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Antioch Associates MBS 38, 1 March 2002, 30.