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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 12.69 g, 1h). Cistophoric type. Dated RY 2 of Attalos III of Pergamon (138/7 BC). Superb EF.Electronic Auction 591 Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 300 |
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 12.69 g, 1h). Cistophoric type. Dated RY 2 of Attalos III of Pergamon (138/7 BC). Cista mystica with serpent within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; B (date) to upper right, EΦE to left; to right, bust of Artemis Ephesia facing. Kleiner & Noe Series 36; SNG von Aulock 1858; DCA2 570. Lightly toned, underlying luster, slightly off center, a touch of die wear on obverse. Superb EF. |