IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 12.24 g, 12 h), year MΔ = 44 = 91-90. Basket (cista mystica) from which snake coils; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; to left, MΔ above EΦE; to right, torch; between snakes' heads, thunderbolt. Kleiner, dated 45. Pinder 35. Very rare variety. Obverse struck from a very worn die, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 60 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |