144, Lot: 117. Estimate $100. Sold for $145. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Cistophoric tetradrachm (28mm, 12.50 g). Struck circa 166-160 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow case; radiate head of Helios to right. Kleiner & Noe Series 2 (obverse die 1); SNG Copenhagen -. Near VF. Rare early issue.