Ionia, Ephesos Cistophorus 180-67 BC

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Ionia, Ephesos, silver Cistophorus from circa 180–67 BC, in Good VF condition, weighing 12.1 g with a 28 mm diameter and 12h axis, obverse showing the Cista mystica from which a serpent emerges within an ivy wreath and reverse with EΦE, bowcase with serpents, monogram above, date MΔ to the left, thunderbolt above and a torch to the right, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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IONIA.Ephesos.(Circa 180-67 BC). Cistophorus.

Obv : Cista mystica, from which serpent emerges, within ivy wreath.

Rev : EΦE.
Bowcase with serpents; monogram above, MΔ (date) to left, thunderbolt above, torch to right..
Kleiner, Dated 45; Pinder 35; DCA 325.

Condition : Good very fine.

Material : Silver.
Axis : 12h.

Weight : 12.1 gr.
Diameter : 28 mm.

The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I fell in love with antiquity the moment I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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*This coin comes with certificate of authenticity*


IONIA.Ephesos.(Circa 180-67 BC). Cistophorus.

Obv : Cista mystica, from which serpent emerges, within ivy wreath.

Rev : EΦE.
Bowcase with serpents; monogram above, MΔ (date) to left, thunderbolt above, torch to right..
Kleiner, Dated 45; Pinder 35; DCA 325.

Condition : Good very fine.

Material : Silver.
Axis : 12h.

Weight : 12.1 gr.
Diameter : 28 mm.

The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I fell in love with antiquity the moment I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Ionia, Ephesos
Year/period and variation
180-67 BC
Denomination
Cistophorus
Metal
AR
Condition
Good VF
PolandVerified
1920
Objects sold
98.58%
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Reviews
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