LYDIA, Tralleis. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.74 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Mena–, magistrate. Struck circa 95-90 BC. Near EF.

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Greek, 12h, Silver

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LYDIA, Tralleis. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.74 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Mena–, magistrate. Struck circa 95-90 BC. Cista mystica, from which serpent emerges, within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; MENA above, filleted palm frond to right. Carbone Issue XXIV, 5a (O32/R68 – this coin, illustrated); Kurth S374; ANS inv. 2015.20.1451 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, underlying luster. Near EF.

From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, 20 January 2005. Ex 2002 Commerce Hoard (per Carbone).


Closing Date and Time: 21 October 2026 at 11:14:00 ET.

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