IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.45 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 9 (126/5 BC). Near VF.

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Lot: 199. Estimated: $ 100

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.45 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 9 (126/5 BC). Cista mystica, from which serpent emerges, within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; cult statue of Artemis Ephesia above, Θ (date) to upper left, torch to right. Carbone Series XV, 7 (O31/R49 – this coin, illustrated); Kleiner, Dated 13; DCA 325. Faintly toned, a few marks. Near VF.

From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, 20 January 2003. Ex 2002 Commerce Hoard (per Carbone).


Closing Date and Time: 21 October 2026 at 11:06:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.