IONIA, Ephesos. C. Claudius Ap.f. Pulcher. Proconsul, 55-53 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.24 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Sopatros, magistrate. Dated CY 80 (55/4 BC).Electronic Auction 466 Roman Provincial, Silver Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IONIA, Ephesos. C. Claudius Ap.f. Pulcher. Proconsul, 55-53 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.24 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Sopatros, magistrate. Dated CY 80 (55/4 BC). Cista mystica within ivy wreath / Bow case between two serpents; C • PVLCHRI AP [F]/PRO COS in two lines above; to left, Π (date), EΦE, and figure of Nemesis advancing left; torch to right, ΣΩΠAT[POΣ] below. LRC 59 (O10/R59); Stumpf 45; DCA 341. Toned, compact flan, light roughness, off center on obverse. Near VF. |