CNG 97, Lot: 228. Estimate $500. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LYDIA, Tralleis. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 12.70 g, 1h). Cistophoric type. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; upright thunderbolt above, TPA to left; to right, eagle standing right. Kleiner & Noe Series 40 (dies 77A/m); SNG von Aulock 3256 var. (monogram on rev.); SNG Copenhagen –. EF, toned, traces of find patina. Great surfaces.

From the Lexington Collection.