IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.57 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 45 (90/89 BC). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 603
Lot: 192. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.57 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 45 (90/89 BC). Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bowcase; serpent-entwined staff above; to left, ME (date) above EΦE; torch to right. Kleiner, Dated 46; DCA2 572; SNG Copenhagen 326. Light iridescent tone, underlying luster, slightly off center, struck with clashed reverse die. Good VF.

From the Heather Howard Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 86 (31 March 2004), lot 24.


Closing Date and Time: 4 February 2026 at 11:03:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.