Lot 3687
Sale 99 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Lydia, Tralles, (c.100-90 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.68 gm), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left **TRAL*, to right a lyre, (cf.S.4745, SNG von Aulock 3259, SNG Cop. 657, BMC -). Extremely fine, weak in parts of ivy wreath and very scarce.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 78 (lot 5038). A rare symbol. An example was listed in Harlan J. Berk Sale 142 (March 15, 2005, lot 111) at US $650.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $190