Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4175 SESSION 17 (9.30AM FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $350
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MYSIA, Pergamon, (104-98 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.58 g), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above MH, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Carbone, Hidden Power, type XL (obv.123, rev. 286, p.63), No.1 [This Coin illustrated on plate 29], Kleiner [ANSMN 23], No.21). Slightly off centred, very fine/nearly extremely fine and rare.
Ex the 2002 hoard, acquired from CNG in January 20, 2003.
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