Lot 4542
Sale 117 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Mysia, Pergamon, (c.92-88 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.65 g), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above **AS*/PRU* monogram, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Kleiner [ANSMN 23], Type 29, Pinder -, example in ANS Strauss Collection, SNG von Aulock -). Extremely fine and rare.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Noble Numismatics Sale 82, lot 3913 with tickets.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Passed in