LYDIA, Sardes. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 12.44 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Dated CY 17 (118/7 BC). Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 123 Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LYDIA, Sardes. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 12.44 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Dated CY 17 (118/7 BC). Cista mystica with serpent within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; monogram above, IZ (date) to upper left; to right, lion standing right, head facing, holding spear in its jaws. Hochard –; Kurth –; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 351 var. (unlisted date). Lightly toned, traces of find patina, slight doubling and minor porosity on reverse. Near EF. Apparently unique and unpublished with this date; none in CoinArchives. |