Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 396. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. 

IONIA, Ephesos. C. Atinius C.f., Praetor. 122-121 
BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.55 gm, 12h). 
Dated CY 13 (122/1 BC). Cista mystica within ivy 
wreath / Bow case between two serpents; IG and 
caduceus above, torch to left. Stumpf 1; Kleiner, 
Ephesus 19; SNG Copenhagen -; Dewing 2275 (same 
obv. die). 

The earliest Roman cistophoric tetradrachm.


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June 8, 2005.