Ephesos (BC 58-57) Tetradrachm

T. Ampius T.f. Balbus. Proconsul, 58-57 BC. AR Tetradrachm (11.64g, 26mm, 12h). Cistophoric type. Hermias and Kaiustrios, magistrates. Dated year 77 (58/7 BC). Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents flanking tripod on which stands Apollo to left, holding branch in right hand, leaning left elbow on column; T â€¢ Aâ€“MPI â€¢ T â€¢ F/PROâ€“COS across upper field, OZ/EÎ¦E to left, torch to right, Ð„PMIAC/KAIYCTPIO[C] below. Good VF, numerous scratches. Rare.

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Filename:	99000447.jpg
City/Mint name:	Ephesos
Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	Stumpf 11; BMC 174; SNG Copenhagen 336; SNG von Aulock 1866; SNG Lewis 911; DCA 333
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 99 (5/2015), lot 447 ($1,200 + comm)
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Date added:	Jun 04, 2015
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