IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 180-67 B.C. AR cistophoric tetradrachm. 12.41 gm. 24 mm. Dated CY 45 (90/89 B.C). Cista mystica (basket) with a serpent emerging left, all within ivy wreath with fruits / Two serpents coiled around bowcase; serpent-entwined staff of Asklepios above, ME (date) over EΦE to left, lighted torch to right. DCA 325. Kleiner, Dated 46. SNG Copenhagen 326. Good Very Fine; rich toning with light handsome iridescence; obverse struck from a worn die; particularly crisp and well centered reverse.