Ephesos Cistophoric Tetradrachm

NZD $160

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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 180-67 BC. Silver Tetradrachm 26mm,
11.04 g,  Cistophoric standard. Dated CY 67 (68/7 BC).

Cista mystica within ivy wreath.  Rev:Two serpents entwined around
bow and bowcase; above, palm frond between crossed cornucopias;
to left, ΞZ (date) above ethnic; long torch to right.

Kleiner, Dated 71; DCA 325.

Good Fine, a few light scrapes and scratches.

Rare last dated issue of Cistophoric type from Ephesos.