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Nomos AG - obolos 41, Lot 200
IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 150-140 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Silver, 32 mm, 12.56 g, 12 h). Serpent emerging to left from cista mystica within ivy wreath. Rev. EΦΕ Two serpents coiled around bow and quiver; in field to left, bee; in field to right, coiled serpent atop altar. Kleiner & Noe Series 28. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock 7837. Toned. Marks, otherwise, about very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 22 Feb 2026 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - obolos 41, Lot 681
The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavia, 39 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 11.40 g, 12 h), Ephesus. M ANTONIVS IMP•COS•DESIG•ITER ET•TERT Head of Antony to right, wearing ivy wreath; below, lituus; all within an ivy wreath. Rev. III•VIR• / R•P•C• Small draped bust of Octavia to right above cista mystica; both flanked by interlaced serpents with erect heads. BMC 133. Cohen 2. CRI 262. RPC I, 2201. Toned. Banker's marks obverse; scratches, otherwise, good fine.
Starting price: 200 ... | 22 Feb 2026 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 604, Lot 41
KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 16.62 g, 11h). Uncertain mint. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monograms to inner left and in exergue. Thompson –; Müller 436 var. (left field monogram retrograde; Ephesos); cf. HGC 3, 1750 (for type); Meydancikkale 2717 var. (same; same obv. die; Kyzikos?). Iridescent tone, some verdigris. Nea... | 18 Feb 2026 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 604, Lot 82
KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 16.51 g, 12h). Ephesos mint. Struck circa 301-295 BC. Nike, blowing trumpet and holding stylis, standing left on prow of galley left / Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, preparing to throw trident; monogram to left, star and A to right. Newell 52, obv. die L; HGC 3, 1012d. Toned, remnants of find patina, compact flan, some roughness. Near VF.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 18 Feb 2026 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 604, Lot 129
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 12.06 g, 1h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 35 (100/99 BC). Cista mystica within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; tripod above, ΛE (date) to left, long torch to right. Kleiner, Dated 39; DCA2 572; Dow, ACTTB, p. 216 (this coin). Deeply toned, broken and repaired. Good VF. SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.
From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 561 (part of).
The present... | 18 Feb 2026 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 404, Lot 1129
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, ASIEN, IONIEN, EPHESOS.
Beamter Kyniskos.Tetradrachme. 370-360. Biene. Rs: Hirschprotome r. mit umgewendetem Kopf, dahinter Dattelpalme.
SNG COP. -, vgl. 214 ff. BMC -. SNG v. Aulock - (alle andere Beamte). 14.71g, Schöne Tönung. Min. korrodiert. R ss/vz-ss
Regelbesteuert.
Estimate: 1500 EUR... | 11 Feb 2026 | Unsold | |
Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 404, Lot 1130
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, ASIEN, IONIEN, EPHESOS.
Beamter Menippos.Tetradrachme. 350-340. Biene. Rs: Hirschprotome r. mit umgewendetem Kopf, dahinter Dattelpalme.
SNG COP. -, vgl. 214 ff. BMC -. SNG v. Aulock - (alle andere Beamte). 15.21g, Schöne Tönung. Geglättet. R gutes ss
Ex CNG 49, 1999, Los Nr. 559. Slabbed by NGC (VF Strike 3/5 Surface 3/5, brushed). Regelbesteuert.
Estimate: 1600 EUR... | 11 Feb 2026 | Unsold | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 58
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 8 = 127/6 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; H (date) above EΦE to left, lit torch to right, stag standing right above.
About Good Very Fine.
Reference: Kleiner, Dated-12; DCA-325.
Weight: 12.54g.
Diameter: 27mm.
Die Axis: 12h.
PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in a... | 5 Feb 2026 | 110 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 59
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 23 = 123/2 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; IB (date) above EΦE to left, lit torch to right, cap of the Dioscuri surmounted by star above.
Very Fine.
Extremely Rare; no recorded examples on CoinArchives.
Reference: Kleiner, Dated-17.
Weight: 12.47g.
Diameter: 29mm.
Die Axis: 12h.
PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charg... | 5 Feb 2026 | 90 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 60
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 31 = 104/3 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; ΛA (date) and bee above EΦE to left, lit torch to right, wreath above.
About Good Very Fine; struck with worn obverse die.
Reference: Kleiner, Dated-35 (date formed AΛ); DCA-325 var. (same).
Weight: 12.37g.
Diameter: 24mm.
Die Axis: 12h.
PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charg... | 5 Feb 2026 | 80 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 61
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 31 = 104/3 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; AΛ (date) and bee above EΦE to left, lit torch to right, wreath above.
Very Fine.
Reference: Kleiner, Dated-35; DCA2-325.
Weight: 12.63g.
Diameter: 26mm.
Die Axis: 12h.
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The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 62
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 32 = 103/2 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; ΛB (date) above EΦE to left, lit torch to right, bucranium above.
Good Very Fine; struck with worn obverse die.
Rare.
Reference: Kleiner-36; DCA-325.
Weight: 11.61g.
Diameter: 29mm.
Die Axis: 12h.
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The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 63
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 33 = 102/1 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; ΛΓ (date) above EΦE to left, lit torch to right, owl above.
About Good Very Fine; struck with worn obverse die.
Reference: Kleiner, Dated-37; McClean-8096; DCA-325.
Weight: 12.63g.
Diameter: 28mm.
Die Axis: 1h.
PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the b... | 5 Feb 2026 | 80 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 64
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 33 = 102/1 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; ΛΓ (date) above EΦE to left, lit torch to right, owl above.
Very Fine.
Reference: Kleiner, Dated-37; McClean-8096; DCA-325.
Weight: 12.63g.
Diameter: 27mm.
Die Axis: 12h.
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The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 65
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 34 = 101/100 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; tripod above, ΛΔ (date) over EΦE in left field, torch in right field.
About Good Very Fine.
Reference: Kleiner, Dated-38; DCA-325.
Weight: 12.57g.
Diameter: 25mm.
Die Axis: 6h.
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The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 66
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 36 = 99/8 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; ΛC (date) above EΦE to left, lit torch to right, crested helmet above.
About Good Very Fine.
Extremely Rare for date.
Reference: Kleiner, Dated-40.
Weight: 12.59g.
Diameter: 29mm.
Die Axis: 12h.
PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium m... | 5 Feb 2026 | 90 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 31, Lot 449
ROMAN PROVINCIAL. IONIA, EPHESUS. Augustus.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, circa 25-20 BC.
Obv: IMP•CAESAR, bare head right. Rev: garlanded and filleted altar decorated with stags standing vis-à-vis; AVGVSTVS above.
Extremely Fine; lovely cabinet tone.
Reference: RPC I-2215; RIC I-482; BMCRE-694; RSC-33.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 26 mm.
Weight: 11.83 g.
PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. ... | 5 Feb 2026 | 1,500 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 116
KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.25 g, 11h). Ephesos mint. Struck circa 301-295 BC. Nike, blowing trumpet and holding stylis, standing left on prow of galley left / Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, preparing to throw trident; monogram to left, star to right. Newell 51, unlisted obv. die; HGC 3, 1012d. Find patina, light roughness and cleaning marks on reverse. VF.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 950 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 117
KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.05 g, 12h). Ephesos mint. Struck circa 301-295 BC. Nike, blowing trumpet and holding stylis, standing left on prow of galley left / Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, preparing to throw trident; monogram to left, star and A to right. Newell 52, unlisted obv. die; HGC 3, 1012d. Toned, traces of find patina, some verdigris. VF.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 1,200 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 186
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.66 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Struck circa 160-150 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; to right, cult statue of Artemis of Ephesos facing. Kleiner & Noe Series 13; SNG Copenhagen 305. Underlying luster. VF.
From the Heather Howard Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 350 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 187
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 12.62 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Struck circa 160-150 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; to right, stag standing right with palm tree in background. Kleiner & Noe Series 21; SNG von Aulock 1853. Underlying luster. VF.
From the Heather Howard Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 375 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 188
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 12.57 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Struck circa 150-140 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; to right, hand left draped with fillet. Kleiner & Noe Series 26; SNG von Aulock 7836. Underlying luster, minor marks. Near VF.
From the Heather Howard Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 180 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 189
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.60 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Struck circa 150-140 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; bee to left, coiled serpent on cista to right. Kleiner & Noe Series 28; SNG von Aulock 7837. Lightly toned, light scratch on obverse. VF.
From the Heather Howard Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 190
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.60 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Struck circa 137-134 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; above, statue of Artemis standing facing; to right, cock standing right. Kleiner & Noe Series 38; SNG von Aulock 7835. Lightly toned, a few minor marks. VF.
From the Heather Howard Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 191
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.52 g, 1h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 5 (130/29 BC). Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; E (date) above; to right, monogram above torch. Kleiner & Noe Series 44b var. (lyre to left); DCA2 572. Lightly toned, patches of find patina. Near VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 180 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 193
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.26 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 52 (83/2 BC). Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; headdress of Isis above; to left, NB (date) above EΦE, torch to right. Kleiner, Dated 53; DCA2 572; SNG Copenhagen 330. Toned, remnants of find patina, trace earthen deposits, a few scratches. VF.
From the Heather Howard Collection. Ex R. M. Smythe inventory 3020564587 (20 April 200... | 4 Feb 2026 | 300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 603, Lot 194
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 12.44 g, 12h). Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 67 (69/8 BC). Cista mystica within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; above, palm frond between crossed cornucopias; to left, Ξς (date) above ethnic; long torch to right. Kleiner, Dated 70; DCA2 572. Faintly toned, some weakness to strike, a little off center on obverse. Near VF.
From the Heather Howard Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Feb 2026 | 275 USD | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 234, Lot 480
Titus. Cistophoric Tetradrachm; Titus; 79-81 AD, Rome or Ephesus, ca. 80-81 AD, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 10.61g. RPC-861, BM-149, C-398 (150 Fr.). Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Head laureate r. Rx: No legend. Legionary eagle between two standards, one surmounted by hand and the other by banner. Rare: RPC lists only seven specimens. The cistophori of Titus are in the style of the mint of Rome and may well have been struck there for shipment to Asia: see RPC p. 131. Ex HJB 134th Buy o... | 29 Jan 2026 | 450 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXIX Online Sessions, Lot 5236
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 300-290 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 16.99 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, bee right above EΦE. Price 1876; Berlin obj. no. 18252333 (same obv. die). Toned. Good VF. Well centered.
Estimate: 400 USD... | 21 Jan 2026 | 950 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXIX Online Sessions, Lot 5471
PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Artaxerxes III to Darios III. Circa 350-333 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 13.25 g). Chian standard. Uncertain mint in western Asia Minor (Ionia or Sardes?). Persian king, wearing kidaris and kandys, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear in right hand, bow in left / Incuse rectangle, containing pattern possibly depicting relief map of the hinterland of Ephesos. Johnston, Earliest 33; Meadows, Administration 328; Mildenberg, Münzwesen pp. 25–6 and pl. XII... | 21 Jan 2026 | 1,600 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2026 NYINC Auction, Lot 40106
IONIA. Ephesos. AR Tetradrachm (14.89 gms), ca. 340-325 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5.
SNG Cop-Unlisted; BMC-Unlisted; Gorny & Mosch 269, lot 386; Spink 3014, lot 62. Ileos, magistrate. Obverse: Bee; Reverse: Forepart of stag right, head left; palm tree to left. Featuring a RARER magistrate, this specimen displays a bit of delamination on the obverse along with a few edge splits, but nevertheless offers clear and appealing detail throughout.
Estimate: 1000 - 2000... | 16 Jan 2026 | 1,000 USD | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 65, Lot 1040
Greek
Ionia. Ephesos. Silver Tetradrachm (23.9mm; 15.09 g), struck ca. 350-340 BC.
Magistrate: Kallikrates. Bee with straight wings, E-Φ. Reverse: Forepart of a stag right, head reverted, palm tree at left; KAΛΛIKPATHΣ at right. Pixadarus Class G. Nice style and details. In NGC holder graded XF; Strike 4/5; Surface 4/5.
NGC Certification Number 2176434-008
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 15 Jan 2026 | 3,500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3129, Lot 33059
Ancients
ACHAEMENID PERSIA. Time of Artaxerxes III-Darius III (ca. 350-333 BC). AR tetradrachm (24mm, 14.93 gm). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5, scratches, flan flaw. Uncertain mint in Western Asia Minor, possibly Ephesus, Chian standard. Persian king, wearing cidaris and candys, in kneeling-running stance right, transverse spear in right hand, bow outward in left / Incuse rectangle, containing pattern, possibly depicting relief map of the hinterland of Ephesus. Johnston, Earliest 6. Meadows, Administration... | 12 Jan 2026 | 3,700 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3129, Lot 34018
Ancients
CARIAN SATRAPS. Pixodarus (ca. 341-336/5 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 15.25 gm, 12h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style Laureate head of Apollo facing, turned slightly right, hair parted in center and swept to either side, drapery at neck / ΠIΞΩΔAPOY, Zeus Laubrandus advancing right, labrys over shoulder in right hand, grounded spear in left. Kinns, Ephesus, Pixodarus Hoard in: Coin Hoards IX (2002), 7-8. SNG von Aulock 8047. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Kayhan -. HN Online 1 (this coin). Exceptio... | 12 Jan 2026 | 240,000 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 302 | Silver, Lot 91
Ionia. Ephesos circa 390-325 BC. ANTIAΛKIΔAΣ (Antialkidas), magistrate
Tetradrachm AR
2 mm, 15,31 g
Bee with straight wings; Ε-Φ flanking / ANTIAΛKIΔAΣ, forepart of stag right, head left; palm tree to left.
Extremely Fine
BMC -; Pixodarus Hoard, Ephesus (P. Kinns), Coin Hoards IX, Class G, 124, pl. 27.
Ex Savoca Herakles 2, Lot 27; sold and unpaid.
Ephesos, a distinguished ancient Greek city on the western coast of Turkey, bore emblems like the bee, stag, and palm, all of which held pro... | 11 Jan 2026 | 2,600 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 302 | Silver, Lot 92
Ionia. Ephesos circa 360-350 BC. ΔHMAΓOPHΣ (Demagores), magistrate
Tetradrachm AR
24 mm, 15,25 g
Bee with straight wings; Ε-Φ flanking / ΔHMAΓOPHΣ, forepart of stag right, head left; palm tree to left.
Nearly Extremely Fine
BMC 37; Pixodarus Hoard, Ephesus (P. Kinns), Coin Hoards IX, Class F.
Ex Savoca Herakles 2, Lot 28; sold and unpaid.
Starting price: 1750 EUR... | 11 Jan 2026 | 1,750 EUR | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 30, Lot 462
Extremely Fine; a beautiful coin, lustrous metal with hints of subtle golden iridescence to the portrait, very faint cleaning marks | ROMAN PROVINCIAL. IONIA, EPHESUS. Augustus.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, circa 25 BC.
Obv: IMP•CAESAR, bare head to right. Rev: AVGVSTVS, capricorn right, head reverted, cornucopiae on its back; all within wreath.
Extremely Fine; a beautiful coin, lustrous metal with hints of subtle golden iridescence to the portrait, very faint cleaning marks.
The broken... | 8 Jan 2026 | 950 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 601, Lot 296
IONIA, Ephesus. T. Ampius T.f. Balbus. Proconsul, 58-57 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.05 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Timostratos and Polemarchosos, magistrates. Dated year 77 (58/7 BC). Cista mystica with serpent emerging left; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents flanking tripod on which stands Apollo to left, holding branch in right hand, leaning left elbow on column; T · A–MPI · T · F/PRO–COS across upper field, OZ (date)/EΦE to left, torch to right, ΓΛYKωNTIM / [ΠЄP]IKΛHCЄP below. Stumpf 8; ... | 17 Dec 2025 | 350 USD | |
Nomos AG - obolos 40, Lot 272
KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.27 g, 12 h), Ephesos, 294-287. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated to left on throne, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right; behind, transverse spear with point below left; in inner left field, kithara; on side of throne, A. HGC 3, 1753d. Müller 355. Thompson 174. Minor die rust, o... | 14 Dec 2025 | 440 CHF | |
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Nomos AG - obolos 40, Lot 448
IONIA. Ephesos. C. Fannius, praetor, 49/8 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.5 mm, 12.41 g, 12 h), Struck under the magistrate Aratos. Serpent emerging to left from a partially open cista mystica; around, ivy wreath. Rev. C • FAN • PONT • PR Two upwardly coiling snakes; between their heads, hexastyle round temple, surmounted by cult statue standing to left, holding patera and scepter; in left field, Πϛ above EΦE; in lower left field, headdress of Isis; in right field, flaming torch; in exergue, APATO... | 14 Dec 2025 | 85 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 38, Lot 936
PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Artaxerxes III to Darios III, circa 350-333 BC. Drachm (?) (Silver, 15 mm, 3.62 g), Chian standard. Uncertain mint in western Asia Minor (Ionia or Sardes?). Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear in his right hand and bow in his left; in field to left, monogram (?). Rev. Incuse rectangle, containing distinct pattern perhaps depicting a relief map of the hinterland of Ephesos. Carradice -. Künker 288 (2012), 288 var. (no monogr... | 13 Dec 2025 | 170 CHF | |
Timeline Auctions - Auction 169, Lot 2947
Ionia, Ephesos AR Tetradrachm.. Circa 150-140 BC. Cistophoric standard. Basket (cista mystica), with half-open lid, from which snake coils, around, ivy wreath with fruits / Two snakes coiled around a bow case ornamented with aplustre, and containing a strung bow; to left, bee above ΕΦΕ; to right, serpent coiled around altar. Kleiner & Noe Series 28; Pinder 22; SNG von Aulock 7837. 12.62gr, 27mm, 12h. Near Very Fine. Toned.
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, ... | 9 Dec 2025 | 130 GBP | |
Timeline Auctions - Auction 169, Lot 3168
Claudius AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm of Ephesus, Ionia.. Struck circa AD 41-42. TI CLAVD CAES AVG, bare head to left / DIAN EPHE, temple of Diana Ephesia: cult statue of Diana of Ephesus with fillets hanging from her wrists, polos on her head within tetrastyle temple, pediment decorated with figures flanking a central table with disk above, two tables and recumbent figures in angles. RPC I 2222 (Cistophoric mint); RSC 30. 11.73gr, 25mm, 6h. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable o... | 9 Dec 2025 | 3,000 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 600, Lot 120
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 12.76 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Dated RY 2 of Attalos III of Pergamon (138/7 BC). Cista mystica with serpent within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; B (date) to upper right, EΦE to left; to right, bust of Artemis Ephesia facing. Kleiner & Noe Series 36; SNG von Aulock 1858; DCA2 570; SNG Lockett 2813 = Pozzi 2435 (same obv. die). Off center on reverse. EF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 3 Dec 2025 | 700 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 297 | Silver, Lot 64
Ionia. Ephesos circa 180-160 BC.
Cistophoric Tetradrachm AR
28 mm, 12,49 g
Cista mystica from which snake coils, around, ivy wreath with fruits / Two snakes coiled around a bow case, to left, monogram of ΕΦΕ, to right, bow-case and bow.
Very Fine
BMC 148: Kleiner & Noe 5.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 30 Nov 2025 | 75 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 297 | Silver, Lot 68
Ionia. Ephesos circa 79-78 BC.
Cistophoric Tetradrachm AR
27 mm, 12,47 g
Serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; owl on palm branch above, NC (date) above EΦE to left, torch to right.
Very Fine
Kleiner, Dated 57; Pinder -; SNG von Aulock -; DCA 325.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 30 Nov 2025 | 95 EUR | |
The Coin Cabinet - Kallista Auction 3, Lot 304
ROMAN PROVINCIAL. IONIA, EPHESUS. Augustus.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, circa 25 BC.
Obv: IMP•CAESAR, bare head right. Rev: AVGVSTVS, capricorn right, head reverted, cornucopiae on its back; all within wreath.
Extremely Fine; a beautiful coin, lustrous metal, very faint cleaning marks.
Property of a London academic.
The broken horn of Amalthea, transformed into the cornucopiae, is featured on this coin, carried by Augustus' natal sign, the capricorn. The capricorn here symbolises pros... | 27 Nov 2025 | 1,350 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Kallista Auction 3, Lot 306
ROMAN PROVINCIAL. IONIA, EPHESUS. Augustus.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, circa 25-20 BC.
Obv: IMP•CAESAR, bare head right. Rev: garlanded and filleted altar decorated with stags standing vis-à-vis; AVGVSTVS above.
Extremely Fine; lovely cabinet tone.
Property of a London academic.
Reference: RPC I-2215; RIC I-482; BMCRE-694; RSC-33.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 26 mm.
Weight: 11.83 g.
Estimate: 1800 GBP... | 27 Nov 2025 | 1,350 GBP | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2066
Thrace, Kings of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.91 g), uncertain mint in Asia Minor (maybe Kyzikos), of fine style from c.283/282 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena Nikephoros enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, resting arm on shield, to right BASILEWS, to left LUSIMAXOU, AP monogram in left field, P reversed, PL monogram in exergue, (cf.S.6814, cf.Thompson 256, M.436 (Ephesos), SNG Cop.-, ... | 25 Nov 2025 | 2,000 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2075
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver drachm, 18mm, (4.34 g), Ephesos Mint, struck c.295/4-289/8 B.C., obv. diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon, rev. [B]ASILEWS LUSIMAXOU, on right and left sides, Athena Nikephoros seated to left, her left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background, bee to inner left, monogram in exergue, (S.6817, cf.Thompson 165 and 166 [stater and tetradrachm with same controls], Triton V, lot 1336 var. [same obv. die,... | 25 Nov 2025 | 950 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2298
Ionia, Ephesos, (c.133-132 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.64 g), year G = 3 = 132-131 B.C., obv. Cista mystica with half opened lid, from which a serpent issues left, the whole in wreath of ivy, rev. two coiled serpents with erect heads between them a bow case with a strap ornamented with an aplustre and strung bow at left, long upright torch to right, bee between serpents to left G (= year 3), E F E below to left, (cf.S.4394, Kleiner ANS Museum Notes 18, No. 3 (p.24), Pinder 27, S... | 25 Nov 2025 | 220 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2299
Ionia, Ephesus, (c.180-67 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.62 g), struck 137-134 B.C., obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left EFE, to right hippocamp, naked male (Herakles?) above, (cf.S.4395, Kleiner & Noe Series 39.56, SNG Copenhagen -). Bright, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
CNG Auction 393, lot 126. Previously the Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection. Ex Classical N... | 25 Nov 2025 | 700 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2430
Claudius, (41-54 A.D.), Cistophoric tetradrachm, Ephesus issue 41-42 A.D., silver 26 mm, (11.03 g), obv. TI CLAVD CAES AVG, bare head to left, rev. DIAN EPHE, frontal view of tetrastyle temple of Diana at Ephesus, her cult statue within with fillets hanging from her wrists, polos on her head; the temple stands on a podium of four steps and has a pediment decorated with figures, (S.1739, C.30, BMC 229, RIC 119, CBN 229, RPC 2222). Grey patination, very fine or better, rare.
Ex CNG Sale 75, Ma... | 25 Nov 2025 | Unsold | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 435 eLive, Lot 9294
LOTS RÖMISCHER MÜNZEN.
Forschungssammlung römischer Provinzialprägungen: Dieses interessante Objekt kann einerseits als Forschungssammlung andererseits zum Auf- oder Ausbau einer Sammlung römischer Provinzialprägungen dienen.
Enthalten sind Münzen des 1. bis 3. Jahrhunderts unterschiedlicher Prägeherren und aus verschiedenen Provinzen. Vielfältig vertreten sind dabei Prägungen aus dem kleinasiatischen Raum, darunter Münzen aus Bithynia, Mysia, Troas, Ionia, Lydia, Phrygia, Pamphylia, P... | 18 Nov 2025 | 2,600 EUR | |
Nomos AG - Auction 37, Lot 224
Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 11.90 g, 12 h), Ephesos (?), circa 25 BC. IMP • CAE-SAR Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. AVGV-STVS Six ears of grain, tied together. BMC 697. RIC 478. RPC 2214. Sutherland Group Va 174 (O14/R1). An attractive example with a fine portrait. Somewhat rough surfaces and with a scrape on the reverse edge, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate: 750 CHF... | 16 Nov 2025 | 1,500 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61568, Lot 21078
Ancients
IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 4th century BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 15.12 gm, 12h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed. Ca. 370-360 BC, Phurtas, magistrate. E-Φ, bee with straight wings seen from above / ΦYPTAΣ, forepart of stag kneeling right, head reverted; palm tree in left field. Kinns, Ephesus, Pixodarus Hoard in: Coin Hoards IX (2002), Class E pg. 202.
As a Greek colony on the coast of Ionia, Ephesus (founded ca. 10th century BC) was a cultural hub of Ancient Greece. It was particularly importan... | 16 Nov 2025 | 1,400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61568, Lot 21080
Ancients
IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 4th century BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 15.27 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Ca. 360-350 BC, Amyntor, magistrate. E-Φ, bee with straight wings seen from above / AMYNTΩP, forepart of stag kneeling right, head reverted; palm tree in left field. Kinns, Ephesus, Pixodarus Hoard in: Coin Hoards IX (2002), Class F pg. 203.
As a Greek colony on the coast of Ionia, Ephesus (founded ca. 10th century BC) was a cultural hub of Ancient Greece. It was particularly ... | 16 Nov 2025 | 1,500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61568, Lot 21081
Ancients
IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 4th century BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 15.15 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5. Ca. 360-350 BC, Zobius, magistrate. E-Φ, bee with straight wings seen from above / ZΩBIOΣ, forepart of stag kneeling right, head reverted; palm tree in left field. Kinns, Ephesus, Pixodarus Hoard in: Coin Hoards IX (2002), Class F pg. 203.
As a Greek colony on the coast of Ionia, Ephesus (founded ca. 10th century BC) was a cultural hub of Ancient Greece. It was particularly important f... | 16 Nov 2025 | 1,550 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61568, Lot 21082
Ancients
IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 4th century BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 15.17 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 3/5 - 4/5. Ca. 370-360 BC, Dionysicles, magistrate. E-Φ, bee with straight wings seen from above / ΔIONYΣIKΛHΣ, forepart of stag kneeling right, head reverted; palm tree in left field. Kinns, Ephesus, Pixodarus Hoard in: Coin Hoards IX (2002), Class E pg. 202.
As a Greek colony on the coast of Ionia, Ephesus (founded ca. 10th century BC) was a cultural hub of Ancient Greece. It was particularly i... | 16 Nov 2025 | 1,250 USD | |
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61568, Lot 21083
Ancients
IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 4th century BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 15.25 gm, 1h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed. Ca. 350-340 BC, Erasistratus, magistrate. E-Φ, bee with straight wings seen from above / EPAΣIΣTPATOΣ, forepart of stag kneeling right, head reverted; palm tree in left field. Kinns, Ephesus, Pixodarus Hoard in: Coin Hoards IX (2002), Class G, pg. 204. Butterscotch backlight.
As a Greek colony on the coast of Ionia, Ephesus (founded ca. 10th century BC) was a cultural hub of An... | 16 Nov 2025 | 1,650 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61568, Lot 21084
Ancients
IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 4th century BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 15.19 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, scuff. Ca. 360-350 BC, Theaitus, magistrate. E-Φ, bee with straight wings seen from above / ΘEAITOΣ, forepart of stag kneeling right, head reverted; palm tree in left field. Kinns, Ephesus, Pixodarus Hoard in: Coin Hoards IX (2002), Class F, pg. 203. Peach backlight.
As a Greek colony on the coast of Ionia, Ephesus (founded ca. 10th century BC) was a cultural hub of Ancient Gr... | 16 Nov 2025 | 1,600 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Autumn Sale 2025, Lot 2387
Ionia, Ephesus
Tetradrachm in name and types of Alexander III circa 200-190, AR, 32 mm, 16.91 g. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l., holding eagle and sceptre; in l. field,quiver above X. Price 1884. N. Olçay, H. Seyrig, Trésors monétaires séleucides. I: Le trésor de Mektepini en Phrygie. (Paris), 348.
Extremely rare. Light iridescent tone and good very fine
Ex CNG e-sale 418, 2018, 269. From the Colin E. Pitchfork collection.
Estimate: 250... | 9 Nov 2025 | 400 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Dallas Signature Sale 3126, Lot 32037
Ancients
THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.60 gm, 1h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Lifetime issue, Ephesus, ca. 294-287 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena seated left, Nike standing left in outstretched right hand, resting left arm on grounded shield decorated with lion head boss, transverse spear beyond; bee left in inner left field, ΣΔ monogram in exergue. Thompson 165 var. (monogram on throne). Muller 426 var... | 6 Nov 2025 | 9,500 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 158, Lot 129
Ephesus
Tetradrachm, magistrate Antialkidas circa 390-325, AR 26 mm, 14.84 g. E – Φ Bee with curved wings. Rev. Forepart of stag r., head l.; in l. field, palm tree and in r., ANTIAΛKIΔAΣ. Kinns, Pixodarus, Class G, pl. 27 (this coin). BMC –, cf. 58 (different magistrate).
Well-struck and complete and with a light iridescent tone. Minor areas of porosity, otherwise good extremely fine
Privately purchased from CNG (inventory number 92957).
Ephesus, a city with a history extending back to... | 5 Nov 2025 | 8,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 158, Lot 162
The Achaemenid Kings of Persia. Uncertain Satrap
Tetradrachm, magistrate Pythagores, uncertain mint in Western Asia Minor circa 350-333, AR 24 mm, 15.19 g. Persian king, wearing kidaris and kandys, in kneeling-running stance r., holding spear in r. hand, bow in l.; [Π]YΘAΓ-O-P-H[Σ] around. Rev. Incuse rectangle, containing pattern possibly depicting relief map of the hinterland of Ephesos. Johnston, Earliest 1–4 var. (orientation of legend). Meadows, Administration 328 = BMC Ionia p. 323, ... | 5 Nov 2025 | 24,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 158 – II, Lot 182
Claudius, 41 – 54
Cistophoric tetradrachm, Ephesus 41-42, AR 27 mm, 11.09 g. TI CLAVD – CAES AVG Bare head l. Rev. DIAN – EPHE Tetrastyle temple within which cult statue of Diana Ephesia. C 30. BMC 229. RIC 118. CBN 298. Banti, Corpus Nummorum Romanorum 267/1 = 267/3 (this coin). RPC 2222.
A wonderful portrait of great style perfectly struck in high relief with a lovely iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex Leu 2, 1972, 367 and Sotheby's 19-20 June 1991, Hunt part IV, 693 sales.
T... | 5 Nov 2025 | 15,000 CHF | |
Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 443, Lot 318
Ionien Ephesos
Tetradrachme 350/340 v. Chr., Magistrat Artemon. Biene mit geraden Flügeln / Hirschprotome im Knielauf nach rechts, den Kopf zurückgewandt, links Dattelpalme, rechts Beamtenname. 12h. Pixodarus Hoard, S. 204, Klasse G (andere Stempel); Head, Ephesus, S. 34. 14.81 g.; 23,5 mm. Kabinettstönung Selten Sehr schön - vorzüglich
Aus der Sammlung König, Saarbrücken (ca. 1950-2002). Ex Auktion Aes Rude, Chiasso, vom 7. April 1978, 107.
Estimate: 1000 EUR... | 4 Nov 2025 | 1,700 EUR | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 28, Lot 46
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 32 = 103/2 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; ΛB (date) above EΦE to left, lit torch to right, bucranium above.
About Good Very Fine.
Reference: Kleiner-36; DCA-325.
Rarity: Rare.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 27 mm.
Weight: 12.41 g.
Estimate: 80 GBP... | 30 Oct 2025 | 230 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 28, Lot 47
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 46 = 89/8 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; MC (date) above EΦE to left, lighted torch to right, headdress of Isis above.
Good Very Fine; underlying lustre with striking streaks of golden iridescence.
Reference: Kleiner, Dated-37; DCA-325.
Die Axis: 11h.
Diameter: 27 mm.
Weight: 12.64 g.
Estimate: 200 GBP... | 30 Oct 2025 | 185 GBP | |
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles - Auction 148, Lot 277
Ionia, Ephesos. c. 387-295 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (15.23g). Top view of bee, E- Φ flanking. Reverse: Forepart of stag right, head reverted, palm tree at left; at right, AMYNTΩ[P]. SNG Cop. 215 (but the style of the dies considerably different on our coin). SNG von Aulock--. Fine style and excellent metal. A very pleasing example with old toning, iridescent gold in the recesses. Rarely seen this nice! Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex "ZSS" Collection; Ex Goldberg's Sale 41, Jun... | 20 Oct 2025 | 1,450 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 98, Lot 706
Greek
Ionia, Ephesus
Tetradrachm, magistrate Demoxaris circa 350-340, AR 22 mm, 15.07 g. E – Φ Bee with straight wings. Rev. Forepart of stag r., head l.; in l. field, palm tree and in r. field, [ΔH]MOXAP[IΣ]. SNG Keckman 211. Pixodaros p. 184, obverse 161.
Toned and Very fine
Ex Hirsch sale 272, 2011, 307.
Starting price: 60 GBP... | 12 Oct 2025 | 550 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 27, Lot 26
ANCIENT GREECE. AEOLIS, KYME.
Silver Tetradrachm, circa 155-143 BC.
Metrophanes, magistrate. Obv: head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing tainia. Rev: horse prancing right, one-handled cup below raised left foreleg, KYMAIΩN to right, MHTPOΦANHΣ in exergue; all within laurel wreath.
Extremely Fine; a luminous tone with splashes of light green and blue iridescent colouring, boasting a stunning reverse and excellent provenance.
This coin illustrated in J. H. Oakley, 'The Autonomous Wreathed Te... | 2 Oct 2025 | 2,400 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 27, Lot 50
ANCIENT GREECE. IONIA, EPHESOS.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, dated CY 40 = 95/94 BC.
Obv: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev: two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; M (date) left, candelabrum above, torch right.
About Good Very Fine; soft flow lines radiating through the fields, bright lustrous metal.
Reference: Kleiner, Ephesus-43; SNG von Aulock-7849.
Rarity: Extremely Rare; just 1 other example recorded on CoinArchives, making this the second to ap... | 2 Oct 2025 | 240 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet - Ancients Auction 26, Lot 531
ROMAN PROVINCIAL. IONIA, EPHESUS. Marc Antony with Octavia.
Silver Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 39 BC.
Obv: M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, head of Antony right, wearing ivy wreath, lituus below; all within wreath of ivy and flowers. Rev: III VIR R P C, head of Octavia atop cista mystica between twisting snakes.
Good Very Fine; pleasant old cabinet tone.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 60 (1/8/2019), lot 484.
Reference: RPC I-2201; CRI-262; BMCRR East-133; RSC-2.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diamete... | 11 Sep 2025 | 575 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 97, Lot 143
Ionia, Ephesus Cistophoric tetradrachm, C. Fannius, Praetor circa 49-48, AR 27.00 mm., 11.83 g.
Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath. Rev. Tetrastyle temple surmounted by statue of Athena between two serpents; on the left, date and Nemesis and on right, torch. In exergue, APXIΔHMOC. Stumpf 59. BMC Ionia pag. 68, 177.
Extremely rare. Very Fine.
Starting price: 130 GBP... | 10 Aug 2025 | 320 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 97, Lot 162
The Seleucid Kings, Seleucus II, 246-226 Ephesus Tetradrachm circa 246-226, AR 27.00 mm., 16.75 g.
Diademed head r. Rev. Apollo standing l., testing arrow and leaning on tripod. SC 672.2.
Very fine
Starting price: 60 GBP... | 10 Aug 2025 | 110 GBP | |
Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) - Auction 155, Lot 277
IONIA. Ephesos. Octobol (Circa 340-325 BC). Themistagoras, magistrate.
Obv: Bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane; bow and quiver over shoulder.
Rev: ΘΕΜΙΣΤΑΓΟΡΑΣ / E - Φ.
Forepart of stag right, head left; palm tree to left; bee to right.
Unpublished in the standard references, cf. SNG Copenhagen 222 (Tetradrachm with same magistrate); Nomos 24, lot 197; CNG 64, lot 261.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 4.77 g.
Diameter: 17 mm.
Unpublished Magistrate for Type
Estimate: 250 EUR... | 3 Aug 2025 | 625 EUR | |
Rio de la Plata - Online Auction 22, Lot 528
Ionia, Ephesus. Mark Antony and Octavia (39BC) Cistophoric Tetradrachm. Silver; 26.5mm; 11.03g. A: M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, head of Antony wearing ivy wreath right, lituus below, all enclosed within ivy wreath. R: III.VIR. - R.P.C Bust of Octavia right, on cista flanked by snakes with intertwined tails. RPC 2201; Sear (Imperators) 262. (VF)
Estimate: 300 - 400 USD
Starting price: 200 USD... | 10 Jun 2025 | 340 USD | |
Rio de la Plata - Online Auction 22, Lot 528
Ionia, Ephesus. Mark Antony and Octavia (39BC) Cistophoric Tetradrachm. Silver; 26.5mm; 11.03g. A: M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT, head of Antony wearing ivy wreath right, lituus below, all enclosed within ivy wreath. R: III.VIR. - R.P.C Bust of Octavia right, on cista flanked by snakes with intertwined tails. RPC 2201; Sear (Imperators) 262. (VF)
Estimate: 300 - 400 USD... | 10 Jun 2025 | 340 USD | |
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