Greek Coinage
Pergamum under the Romans. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. Cistophoric tetradrachm circa 49-48, AR 11.83 g. Serpents emerging from cista mistica; all within wreath. Rev. Two serpents coiled around the staff of a legionary eagle; in l. field, monogram of Pergamum. Stumpf 68.
Very rare. Old cabinet tone, minor areas of porosity, otherwise good very fine