Lot 4308

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Mysia, Pergamon, (c.123-104 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.50 g), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above monogram of **PA*, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Kleiner [ANSMN 23], Type 7, example in St.Petersburg, Pinder 101). Off centred obverse, extremely fine and rare.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 4052).

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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