Tralleis (BC 166-85) Cistophoric Drachm

ca 166-85 BC. AR Cistophoric Drachm (2.98g, 11h), struck ca 166-160 BC. Lion's skin draped over club; all within ivy wreath / Grape bunch with leaves; ivy wreath to lower right. Good VF, toned, light porosity. Rare denomination.

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Filename:	700283.jpg
City/Mint name:	Tralleis
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Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	Kleiner & Noe Series 8 (dies 1/a); SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock 8285 (same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 283 ($360 + comm)
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Date added:	Oct 08, 2005
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