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CNG Feature Auction 123

Lot nuber 138

IONIA, Smyrna. Late 2nd-early 1st centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.57 g, 6h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 6 (96/5 BC [?]). Good VF.


CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 138.
 Estimated: $ 750

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Smyrna. Late 2nd-early 1st centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.57 g, 6h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 6 (96/5 BC [?]). Cista mystica, from which serpent emerges, within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; monogram above, C (date) to upper right, ZMYP to left; to right, turreted head of Tyche right. Unpublished. Lightly toned, traces of find patina, a few light marks, a couple spots of roughness on obverse. Good VF. Unique example dated to year 6 at Smyrna.

See Carbone, pp. 188–9, for a discussion of the dating of the cistophoric issues at Smyrna.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session One, which will begin 23 May 2023 at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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