Pergamon (BC 57-56) Cistophoric Tetradrachm

C. Fabius M.f. Hadrianus, Proconsul, 57-56 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.41g, 12h). Demeas, magistrate. Cista mystica within ivy wreath / C. FABI. M. F. PRO. COS, bow case between two serpents; monogram to left, thyrsos to right, ΔΗΜΕΑC below. Good VF, attractively toned, choice flan. Rare.

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City/Mint name:	Pergamon
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Keywords:	silver / roman
References:	Stumpf 28; SNG France 1759 var. (same obv die, different magistrate); SNG von Aulock 7485 var. (same); Voegtli, "Zwei Münzfunde aus Pergamon," SNR 69, pg. 47, 63-64
Valuation:	CNG Triton VIII (1/2005), lot 380 ($750 + comm)
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Date added:	Feb 07, 2005
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