Lot 4559
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Mysia, Pergamon, (100-98 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.58 g), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above ATP monogram, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Carbone, Hidden Power, type XLVI, obv.164, rev.416, example 5 [This Coin illustrated plate 42), Kleiner [ANSMN 23], No.9. Pinder -). Well centred, good very fine and rare.
Ex the 2002 hoard, acquired from CNG in January 20, 2003.
See note album.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $190