Ionia, Ephesos AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm. Dated CY 8 = 126/5 BC. Serpent emerging from cista mystica; the whole within wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; cult statue of Artemis Ephesia above, θ (date) above civic monogram EΦE to left, torch to outer right. Head, Ephesus, Period XI, 125; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -. 12.54g, 32mm, 12h.
Good Fine - Very Fine. Struck with the usual worn obv. die. Lightly toned. Scarce date.