Watch List notes:

IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.62 g, 12h). Cistophoric type. Dated CY 1 (139/8 BC). Cista mystica within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; A (date) to upper right, bee above, EΦE to left, filleted double cornucopia to right. Kleiner & Noe Series 35, dies 48/b; SNG von Aulock 7841; SNG Copenhagen –; Kress 130, lot 286 (same dies). EF, lightly toned. Well centered and struck from fresh dies. Rare in this condition.


From the RH Collection.