IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.63 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 4 (131/0 BC). Near VF.

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Lot: 198. Estimated: $ 100

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.63 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 4 (131/0 BC). Cista mystica, from which serpent emerges, within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; Δ (date) above, torch to right. Carbone Series XV, 7 (O31/R49 – this coin, illustrated); Kleiner, Dated 6; Kleiner & Noe Series 43b; DCA2 572. Lightly toned, minor ink mark on reverse. Near VF.

From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, 20 January 2003. Ex 2002 Commerce Hoard (per Carbone).


Closing Date and Time: 21 October 2026 at 11:05:40 ET.

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