53, Lot: 21. Estimate $300. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Ephesos. Year 52 (82/81 BC). AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.59 gm). Serpent crawling from basket (cista) / Serpents entwined around bow case; EFE, NB, headdress of Isis and torch around. SNG Copenhagen 330. Toned, good VF. ($150)