LYDIA, Tralleis. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 12.53 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 261. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LYDIA, Tralleis. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 12.53 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; star above, TPAΛ to left; to right, radiate head of Helios right; monogram below. Kleiner & Noe Series 39 var. (monogram), obv. die 70; Kurth –; SNG Copenhagen –; SNG von Aulock 3257 var. (same; same obv. die); SNG Fitzwilliam 4900 var. (same; same obv. die); BMC 26 var. (same). Toned, slightly off center on reverse. EF. Well struck. Very rare variety.

From the GTP Collection. Ex Melchione Collection (Nomos FPL, Winter/Spring 2013), no. 42; Freeman & Sear 2 (31 January 1996), lot 426.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session One – Lots 1-334 will be held Tuesday morning, 10 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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