Ancients
IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 133-67 BC. AR cistophorus (28mm, 12.64 gm, 12h). NGC MS 4/5 - 5/5. C. Claudius Ap.f. Pulcher, proconsul, Ploutichos, magistrate (55-53 BC), Ephesus, dated Civic Year 79 (56/5 BC). Serpent emerging from cista mystica; the whole within wreath / Two serpents standing by decorated bow case; C•PVLCHRI PRO COS in two lines above, OΘ (date) / EΦE to left, race-torch to right, ΠΛOYTIXOΣ below. Stumpf -. Unpublished. Attractive style with areas of light golden toning.
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD