IONIA. Ephesos. Circa 180-67 B.C. AR tetradrachm. 12.81 gm. 25.5 mm. Cistophoric type. Dated CY 21 (139/8 B.C.). Cista mystica with a serpent emerging left, all within ivy wreath with fruits / Two serpents entwined around bow-case; A-K (date) above, ΕΦΕ to left, double cornucopia to right. Kleiner-Noe Series 34a. SNG von Aulock 1857. DCA 317. Near Extremely Fine; choice example.

Purchased from Pars Coins in 2008.