MYSIA, Pergamum. C. Septimius T. f. Proconsul, 57-55 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 12.42 g, 1h). Cistophoric type. Menogenes, magistrate. Choice EF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 395.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Silver

Estimate: $ 750

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MYSIA, Pergamum. C. Septimius T. f. Proconsul, 57-55 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 12.42 g, 1h). Cistophoric type. Menogenes, magistrate. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; C • SEPTVMI • T • F/PRO • COS in two lines above; civic monogram to left; serpent-entwined thyrsus to right; MHNOΓЄNHC below. LRC VII, 122 (O5/R22); Stumpf 38-9; Pinder –. Light iridescence with underlying luster. Choice EF. Rare variety, only four in CoinArchives.

From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Roma E-Live Auction 6 (25 March 2023), lot 15; Roma E-Live Auction 4 (29 November 2018), lot 494.


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