590.  LYDIA, Tralles.  Circa 155-145 BC. AR  Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.68
gm).  Cista mystica  with serpent;  all within  ivy wreath /  Bow-case with
serpents;  nude male  standing right  holding bow  and arrow to  the right.
Kleiner-Noe Series - (same  obverse die as Series 26, 54-d, pl. 24, 3). VF.
Unpublished variety. ($150)

See CNG Sale 57, lot 444 for another example from the same dies.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 590.
 
 Lot sold for $200.


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