Very Rare Cistophoric Didrachm

CNG 87, Lot: 561. Estimate $300. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHRYGIA, Laodikeia. Circa 160-145 BC. AR Didrachm (22mm, 6.01 g, 1h). Cistophoric standard. Lion skin draped over club; all within wreath / Grape bunch on vine; leaf in background; to right, bow case above wolf standing right. Kleiner & Noe Series 1, obv. die 1; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -. VF, toned. Very rare.