LYDIA, Sardes. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 12.65 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Struck circa 160-150 BC. VF.

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Lot: 234. Estimated: $ 100

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LYDIA, Sardes. Circa 166-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 12.65 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Struck circa 160-150 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; ΣAP to left, star to right. Kleiner & Noe Series 8, dies 12/c; Hochard 1818o (D22/R32) = BMC 4 (same dies); Kurth S341. Lightly toned, underlying luster, trace deposits on reverse. VF. Rare.

From the Heather Howard Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 4 February 2026 at 11:17:40 ET.

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