Ionia, Ephesus. Cistophorus; Ionia, Ephesus; Year 66 = 69/68 BC, Cistophorus, 12.48g. BM-171. Obv: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent emerges to l., all within ivy wreath. Rx: Two coiled serpents with tails entwined and heads erect, on either side of an ornamented bow-case; to l., date ?C and ethnic EFE; above, wheat ear between two cornucopias; to r., lighted torch upright.Toned with some orange iridescence . MS
Estimate: $500