Greek Pergamon - Mysia - Cistophoric Tetradrachm > Lot No. 0023

Description:
Circa 160-150 BC. Obv: cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues, all within ivy wreath. Rev: PRE monogram to left, MOS and PRY monogram in wreath above, two coiled serpents with heads erect, between them a bow case, ornamented with an aplustre, containing a strung bow. [No Reserve]

Measurements:
11.41 grams.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
Cf Sear 3945; BMC 118; SNG Tuebingen 2404; see Wildwinds.com (this coin).

Estimate: £60 - 90 (EUR 70 - 110; USD 90 - 140)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £110