Smyrna (BC 200-100) Tetradrachm

ca 2nd cent BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.54g). Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath / ZMVP, bow-case with serpents; monogram above, head of Tyche to right. VF. Very rare.

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City/Mint name:	Smyrna
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Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	BMC Ionia p. 237, 2; SNG von Aulock 2160; SNG Muenchen -
Valuation:	CNG Triton VI (1/2003), lot 373 ($2,200 + comm)
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Date added:	Jun 13, 2005
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