Lot 3576

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Mysia, Pergamon, (104-98 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.52 g), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above ME, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Carbone, Hidden Power, type XXXVIII (obv.113, rev. 252, p.62), No.19 [This Coin illustrated on plate 26], Kleiner [ANSMN 23], No.18, SNG Cop.422). Worn obverse die, good fine/good very fine and rare.

Ex the 2002 hoard, acquired from CNG in January 20, 2003, lot includes Noble Numismatics retail priced ticket.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$190

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