Tralleis (BC 128-85) Cistophoric Tetradrachm

ca 166-85 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.61g, 12h). Undated issue, struck circa 155-145 BC. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / TPA, bow case with serpents; filleted tripod to right. EF.

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Filename:	710956.jpg
City/Mint name:	Tralleis
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Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	Kleiner & Noe Series 23 (obv. die 51); SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 13 (same obv. die); SNG von Aulock 3252 (same obv. die); Hunterian 2 (same obv. die)
Valuation:	CNG Triton IX (1/2006), lot 956 ($450 + comm)
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Date added:	Feb 18, 2006
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