MYSIA. Pergamon. Circa 166-67 BC. Cistophorus (Silver, 27 mm, 12.38 g, 12 h), circa 104-98. Cista mystica from which snake coils; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; between the snake heads, NI; to left, monogram of ΠΕΡΓ; to right, serpent-entwined staff. Kleiner, Hoard 23. Pinder 99. SNG Paris 1724. Nicely toned. Cleaning scratches on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the J. M. A. L. Collection, formed between 1970 and 2000, Chaponnière & Firmenich 13, 16 May 2021, 122 (with collector's ticket) and ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Bern FPL 30, December 1979, 74.
Price realized | 150 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |