IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 12.45 g, 12h). Cistophoric issue. Struck circa 160-150 BC.

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Lot: 285. Estimated: $ 300

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 12.45 g, 12h). Cistophoric issue. Struck circa 160-150 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; to right, cultus statue of Artemis of Ephesos facing. Kleiner & Noe Series 13, dies 16/g; SNG Copenhagen 305; SNG von Aulock 1852. Traces of find patina, some porosity, patches of light horn silver. Good VF.

From the W. Hansen Collection, purchased 16 August 2007.


Closing Date and Time: 22 September 2021 at 11:34:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.