★ Fantastic strike on an excellent metal. ★

LYDIA, Tralleis. circa 166-67 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.62 gm; 28 mm ). Dion-, Magistrate. Cista mystica from which serpent coils; around, ivy wreath / Quiver (gorytos) entwined by two serpents; to left, ????; above, ????; to right, lyre. SNG Copenhagen 657; SNG von Aulock 3259. Ex. CNG 353, lot 160. Fantastic strike on an excellent metal. Choice FDC. Nicely toned.