IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 12.69 g, 1h). Cistophoric type. Dated RY 2 of Attalos III of Pergamon (138/7 BC).Electronic Auction 491 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 12.69 g, 1h). Cistophoric type. Dated RY 2 of Attalos III of Pergamon (138/7 BC). Cista mystica with serpent within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; B (date) to upper right, EΦE to left; to right, bust of Artemis Ephesia facing. Kleiner & Noe Series 36 (dies 51/j); SNG von Aulock 1858; DCA 318 (same obv. die as illustration). Slightly off center on reverse. Near EF. |