Ancients
MYSIA. Pergamum. 57/6 BC, C. Fabius M.f., as Proconsul, with Menophilus, as Magistrate. AR cistophorus (28mm, 12.53 gm, 12h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / C•FABI•M•F / PRO•COS above bow-case and serpents; ΠΕ monogram to left, filleted caduceus to right, MHNOΦΙΛΟC below. SNG France 1759 (this magistrate). Very rare! A choice example of this rare type.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3067 Long Beach (6 September 2018), lot 30154
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD