IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 12.30 g, 1h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 67 (68/7 BC). Near VF.

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Lot: 137. Estimated: $ 100

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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 12.30 g, 1h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 67 (68/7 BC). Cista mystica within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; above, palm frond between crossed cornucopias; to left, ΞZ (date) above ethnic; long torch to right. Kleiner, Dated 71; DCA 325. Lightly toned, minor edge splits, struck with worn obverse die. Near VF. Rare last dated issue of Cistophoric type from Ephesos.

From the Don T. Hayes Collection. Ex Wayne C. Phillips 36 (27 June 1998), lot 522.


Closing Date and Time: 16 August 2023 at 10:45:20 ET.

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