A beautifully toned cistophorus from Pergamon
Lot 16
MYSIA. Pergamon. Circa 166-67 BC. Cistophorus (Silver, 27 mm, 12.47 g, 12 h), circa 76. Cista mystica from which snake coils; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Two snakes coiled around a bow case; between the snake heads, ΑΠ above monogram of ΠPY and star; to left, monogram of ΠΕΡΓ; to right, serpent-entwined thyrsos. Kleiner 25. Pinder 122. SNG Paris 1726-7. A well struck and nicely centered piece with attractive dark toning. Nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Hendrik Hortz, religious studies scholar and journalist, privately acquired from Wallin Utveckling on 19 August 2021.
Starting price:
75 CHF
Current bid:
110 CHF
Bid increment:
10 CHF
Minimum bid:
120 CHF
Number of bids:
5 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 07-Dec-24, 12:07:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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