Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 3 | Auction date: 22 February 2024 |
Lot number: 74 Price realized: 140 CHF (Approx. 159 USD / 147 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: MYSIA. Pergamom. Circa 166-67 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28.36 mm, 12.61 g) Cistophoric issue, struck circa 85-76 BC under the prytanis Kr[-]. Cista mystica decorated with open lid, from which a serpent is crawling out to left, all within ivy wreath of flowers and leaves alternated. Rev. Two serpents standing face to face, each-other entwined and flanking a bowcase decorated with aplustre, KP and ΠΡΤY monogram in two lines above (prytanis name), ΠPΓE to left (civic monogram of Pergamum), serpent-entwined thyrsos of Asklepios to right. Kleiner, Hoard 36. Pinder 111. SNG France 174. SNG Copenhagen 433; SNG von Aulock - . Toned. Nearly Extremely Fine. Starting price: 80 CHF |