Pergamon (BC 166-67) Cistophoric Tetradrachm

ca 166-67 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.61g). Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which serpent emerges; around, wreath composed of ivy and berries / Decorated gorytos (bowcase) between two serpents, their tails tied up; on left, city monogram Î EP, above, AÎ , prytanic monogram Î PÎ¥ and star, right, serpent-entwined thyrsus. gVF.

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Filename:	8178LG.jpg
City/Mint name:	Pergamon
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Keywords:	hellenistic / silver
References:	SNG von Aulock 1369; F. S. Kleiner, Hoard Evidence and the late Cistophori of Pergamum, ANS MN 23 (1978), 80, 25
Valuation:	Vcoins, sold $140
Photo courtesy of:	Tom Vossen - www.vcoins.com/tomvossen
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Date added:	Aug 10, 2009
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