T. Ampius T. f. Balbus AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm. Theodoros and Aratos, magistrates. Ephesus, 58-57 BC. Serpent emerging from cista mystica; the whole within wreath / Two serpents standing by tripod on which cult statue of Ephesian Artemis; T•AM-PI•T•F PRO•COS in two lines above, OC and monogram of Ephesos to left, race-torch to right, ΘΕΟΔWPOC and APATOC below. Stumpf 4. 12.56g, 26mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare - two examples recorded by Stumpf, one other on CoinArchives.
From the A.F. Collection, Germany.