IONIA, Ephesus. C. Fannius. Praetor, 49-48 BC. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 12.36 g, 1h). Aratos, magistrate. Cista mystica within ivy wreath / Domed distyle temple surmounted by cult statue holding patera and long scepter between two serpents; civic monogram and headdress of Isis to left, burning torch to right; APATOC below. LRC Group XXI, 80 (O13/R80); Stumpf 58. Find patina, obverse struck slightly off center and from worn die, some scratches,encrustations, and area of flatness on reverse. Good Fine. Rare, only three in CoinArchives.
From the Hinder Collection.