Watch List notes:

IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 12.50 g, 12 h), year 36 (ΛC) = 99-98. Basket (cista mystica) from which snake coils; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; to left, ΛC (date) above EΦE; to right, lighted torch; between snakes heads, crested helmet to right. Kleiner, Dated 40. Extremely rare date. Struck on a broad flan. Traces of restruck on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.