Ionia. Ephesos. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.31g, 27mm). Dated CY 53 (82/1 BC). DCA 325

Description

Ionia. Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.31g, 27mm). Dated CY 53 (82/1 BC). Obv.: serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; quiver and strap above, NΓ (date) over EΦE in left field, torch in right field. BMC 165; Kleiner, Dated 54; Pinder 43; DCA 325. gVF.