Mysia, Pergamum. Cistophorus; Mysia, Pergamum; Roman Rule, c. 133-67 BC, Cistophorus, 12.71g. Not in Kleiner or BMC; another similar spec. in CNG 63, 21 May 2003, lot 429. 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., monogram ?EP (ethnic); above, NI; to r., staff entwined by serpent.. EF
Estimate: $375