Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 1014. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003.  Sold For $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LYDIA, Tralles. C. Fannius, Praetor. Circa 49-48 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.02 gm). Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / C FAN P-ONT PR, hexastyle temple between two serpents; stars above, Hekate standing left on right, CARIDHMOC DIONUCI[DOU] below. Stumpf 66; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -; cf. BMC Lydia pg. 334, 54. Good VF, lightly porous. Rare. ($500)