Watch List notes:

C. Septimius T. f. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm of Ephesus, Ionia. Herakleides, magistrate. Circa 57-55 BC. Serpent emerging from cista mystica; the whole within wreath / Two serpents standing by decorated bowcase surmounted by platform on which two facing fasces; C•SEPTVMI•T [F] PRO COS in two lines above, OΘ, EΦE and bow with bowcase to left, torch to right, HPAKΛEIΔHΣ below. Stumpf 36. 12.56g, 29mm, 12h.

Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare; only one example recorded by Stumpf.

From the inventory of a German dealer.