CNG 85, Lot: 455. Estimate $300. Sold for $410. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHRYGIA, Laodikeia. Circa 160-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.37 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Cista mystica with serpent; ΛAO on cista; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bow case; ΛAO to left; to right, head of Aphrodite right, wearing stephane. Kleiner & Noe Series 7; SNG Copenhagen 486. Good VF, die break on reverse.