Lot 3577
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Mysia, Pergamon, (104-98 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 MH, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Carbone, Hidden Power, type XL (obv.124, rev. 290, p.64), No.19 [This Coin illustrated on plate 30], Kleiner [ANSMN 23], No.21 as a MH not an ME as suggested). Slightly off centred, good very fine/extremely fine and rare.
Ex the 2002 hoard, acquired from CNG in January 20, 2003.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $200