Lot 4218

Description

Ionia, Ephesos, (c.134-98 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachms, (11.96 gm), year **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 and bucranium, between serpents, date above **EFE* on left, (cf.S.4394, Kleiner ANS Museum Notes 18, No. 36, SNG Cop. 325). Fine, with descriptive ticket.