View source for 24949 - Ephesus (cistophoric tetradrachm cista/bowcase) over cistophoric tetradrachm (Harford Coins, VCoins-AC1524)

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|Image overstriking coin=Ephsus_Cista_Snake_Ephesus_AC1524.jpg
|Sale=Harford Coins, VCoins-AC1524
|Obverse description=Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a snake issues to left, all within ivy wreath.
|Reverse legend=Ξϛ / ΕΦΕ
|Reverse legend language=Greek
|Reverse description=Two snakes surrounding an ornamented bow case, above them two horns of plenty, between them ears of corn. To left Ξς (year) and ΕΦΕ. To right, torch.
|Mint=Ephesus
|Ancient region=Ionia
|Date from=69 BCE
|Date to=68 BCE
|Period=Hellenistic
|Metal=Silver
|Weight=12.42
|Diameter=27
|Denomination=cistophoric tetradrachm
|Standard=Cistophoric
|Remarks="obverse somewhat off center, as is common"
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