Lot 2876
Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Mysia, Pergamon, (c.123-104 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.58 g), obv. cista mystica with half opened lid from which a serpent issues left, the whole in wreath of ivy, rev. two coiled serpents with erect heads, between them a bow case ornamented with an aplustra, and containing a string bow, in field to right a serpent entwined staff or thyrsos, **AS* above, **PERG* monogram left. (cf.S.3948, Kleiner 5, SNG Cop.418-9 [Pl.11], SNG Von Aulock 7466, Pinder 93). Struck off centre on obverse, good fine - nearly very fine.
Private purchase from Noble Numismatics, with ticket.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280