Ancients
LYDIA. Sardes. Ca. 166-128 BC. AR cistophorus (27mm, 12.75 gm, 12h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 4/5. Ca. 160-150 BC. Serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath / Bow in bowcase ornamented with aphlaston, flanked by two serpents; ΣAP civic ethnic at left, filleted thyrsus at right. Kleiner Noe series 13. A fantastic example of this popular type.
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD