Pergamon (BC 104-98) Cistophoric Tetradrachm

104-98 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.33g). Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which serpent emerges; wreath composed of ivy and berries / Decorated gorytos (bow case) between two serpents, their tails tied up; on left, city monogram Î EP; above, monogram ATP; on right, serpent-entwined thyrsos. Extremely rare. VF, toned.

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Filename:	pergamon_Kleiner9.jpg
City/Mint name:	Pergamon
Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	Kleiner Pergamon 9; BMC Mysia -; SNG Cop. -; von Aulock -; SNG France -
Valuation:	$135, Forum Ancient Coins (2016)
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Filesize:	172 KiB
Date added:	Feb 11, 2018
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