Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 781. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $520. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LYDIA, Nysa. Circa 133-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (12.52 g, 11h). Cistophoric standard. Dated year 12 (123/2 BC). Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Bowcase with two serpents; MO above, IB (date) to upper right; to right, Dionysos standing right, holding thyrsos. SNG Copenhagen -; SNG Kayhan 1006 var. (form of ethnic). VF, lightly toned. Very rare.