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Lot 169

Starting price: 100 CHF
Price realized: 220 CHF
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LYDIA. Tralleis. Circa 166-67 BC. Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Silver, 16 mm, 12.44 g, 11 h), struck under the magistrate Ptol(emaios), year Δ = 4 = 130-129. Cista mystica with half-open lid from which a serpent issues to the left; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; above, ΠTOΛ; to left, Δ above TPAΛ; to right, Dionysos standing facing, holding long thyrsos with his right hand and mask of Silenos with the left. GRPC Lydia, S495. Pinder 157. Light toning with iridescent hues around the devices. Good very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Gorny & Mosch 108, 3 April 2001, 1280.
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