LYDIA, Sardes. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 12.51 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Struck circa 135-128 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 540 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LYDIA, Sardes. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 12.51 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Struck circa 135-128 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Bow case with serpents; monogram above; to right, Zeus Aëtophoros standing left. Kleiner & Noe Series 17a, dies 19/– (unlisted rev. die); Hochard 1819, dies D27/R– (unlisted rev. die); Kurth S353; SNG Copenhagen –; SNG von Aulock 3123 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, trace deposits, a few light scratches, slightly off center on reverse. VF. |