Tralleis (BC 166-85) Cistophoric Drachm

ca 166-85 BC. AR Cistophoric Drachm (3.03g, 12h), struck ca 140-135 BC. Lion's skin draped over club; all within ivy wreath / Grape bunch with leaves; star to upper right; to lower right, bust of Helios right above monogram. Good VF, toned, patches of horn silver. Rare denomination.

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City/Mint name:	Tralleis
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Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	Kleiner & Noe Series 39 (dies 10/a); SNG Copenhagen -; SNG Aberdeen 311 (same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 284 ($420 + comm)
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Date added:	Oct 08, 2005
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