Lot 3660

Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Ionia, Ephesus, (c.90-89 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.62 g), year ME = 45= 90-89 B.C., obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left ME over monogram **EFE, to right torch, serpent staff above, (cf.S.4395, Kleiner 46 [ANS MN 18, Series 10, [p.26], SNG Cop. 326). Brilliant, extremely fine and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 72 (lot 3323).

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$280

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