Pergamon (BC 49/48) Cistophoric Tetradrachm

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, as Imperator, ca 49/48 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.30g). Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / Q. METELLVS PIVS SCIPIO IMPER, serpents entwined around legionary aquila; monogram left. VF, lightly toned. Rare.

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City/Mint name:	Pergamon
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Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	Stumpf 68; SNG France 1763; BMC Mysia pg. 126, 127
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 136 (3/2006), lot 142 ($359)
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