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LOT 3057
Mysia, Pergamon AR Tetradrachm. Struck circa 76-67 BC. Te-, prytaneis. Cistophoric type.
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; between the snake heads, TH above prytaneis monogram of ΠΡΥ, civic monogram of ΠΕΡ to left, serpent-entwined staff to right. Kleiner, Hoard 49; SNG BN 1752-3. Very Fine.(12.53gr, 26mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the German art market before 2000.
Private collection, South Germany.
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LOT 3057
Mysia, Pergamon AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$107 - 134 (for guidance only)
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