IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 12.72 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Dated CY 4 (131/0 BC). Cista mystica with serpent within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; Δ above, EΦE to left, torch to right. Kleiner & Noe Series 43b; Pinder 28; SNG Copenhagen –; SNG von Aulock 7847; DCA 325. Rotated double strike on reverse. Good VF.
From the Richard Basler Collection.