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LOT 2929

Mysia, Pergamon AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm. 166-67 BC.

Struck circa 123-95 BC. Group 2. Basket (cista mystica), with half-open lid, from which snake coils, around, ivy wreath with fruits / Two snakes coiled around a bow case ornamented with aplustre, and containing a strung bow, between the snake heads, MIH monogram, civic monogram of ΠΕΡ to left, serpent-entwined staff to right. Kleiner, Hoard 184 = ANS 1944.100.37470; Pinder 103. Very Fine. Extremely rare variant; seemingly the first to be offered at auction for over twenty years.(12.59gr, 26mm, 2h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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Seemingly the First to Be Offered at Auction

LOT 2929

Mysia, Pergamon AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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