Ephesos (AD 41-54) Cistophoric Tetradrachm - Claudius

Claudius, 41-54 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.90g, 7h), struck ca 41-42 AD. Bare head left; c/m: IMP (ligate) VES AV(AV ligate) at base of neck / Temple of Diana Ephesia: cult statue of Diana of Ephesus within tetrastyle temple, pediment decorated with figures flanking a central table with disk above, two tables and recumbent figures in angles. Good Fine.

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City/Mint name:	Ephesos
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Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	RIC I 118; RPC I 2222; BMCRE 229; RSC 30; for countermark: Howgego 840 and Pangerl 101
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 867 ($600 + comm)
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Date added:	Sep 24, 2005
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