Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 357. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MYSIA, Pergamon. C. Fabius M.f. Hadrianus, Proconsul. 57-56 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.48 gm, 12h). Demeas, magistrate. Cista mystica within ivy wreath / Bow case between two serpents; monogram to left, thyrsos to right, DHMEAC below. Stumpf 28; SNG France 1759 var. (magistrate; same obv. die). Good VF, a few toned areas. Rare. ($500)

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.