Mysia, Pergamon AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm. 166-67 BC. Struck circa 123-95 BC. Group 2.

Mysia, Pergamon AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm. 166-67 BC. Struck circa 123-95 BC. Group 2. Basket (cista mystica), with half-open lid, from which snake coils, around, ivy wreath with fruits / Two snakes coiled around a bow case ornamented with aplustre, and containing a strung bow, between the snake heads, MIH monogram, civic monogram of ΠΕΡ to left, serpent-entwined staff to right. Kleiner, Hoard 184 = ANS 1944.100.37470; Pinder 103. 12.59gr, 26mm, 2h. Very Fine. Very rare variant.

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000;Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.