Watch List notes:

IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 12.14 g, 12 h), c. 133-67. Basket (cista mystica) from which snake coils; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; to left, EΦE; to right, lighted torch; between snakes heads, caduceus. Unpublished in the standard references. Rare early variety. Very fine.