Lot 3493

Description

Ionia, Ephesus, (c.134-98 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachms, (12.45, 12.32, 12.52, 11.96 gm), years, IE (= 15 = 120-119 B.C.), IC (= 16 = 119-118 B.C.), CK (= 26 = 109-108 B.C.), **LB* (= 32 = 103-102 B.C.), obv. Cista mystica with half opened lid, from which a serpent rises to left, the whole in wreath of ivy, rev. two coiled serpents with erect heads between them a bow case with a strap ornamented with an aplustre and strung bow at left, long upright torch to right, symbols small torch, bee, coprnucopiae, caduceus, bucranium, between serpents, date above **EFE* on left, (cf.S.4394, Kleiner ANS Museum Notes 18, No. 21, 22, 31, 32). Fine - good fine, all with descriptive tickets. (4)