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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ambr0zie, post: 8210749, member: 80952&quot;]As [USER=110350]@DonnaML[/USER] mentioned about cistophoric tetradrachms, I am quite glad to present my latest acquisition - on my want list for a long time. </p><p>Always admired the cistophoric coins and I find fascinating the fact that the same design lasted a long time, minted under different cities and, very interesting, this design was used by Romans. </p><p>Managed to get one - a little rugged and the centering is not perfect, but overall I think this is a good addition.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1440442[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Lydia, Tralleis AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm. Circa 133 BC. Serpent emerging from cista mystica; the whole within wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; TIME above, [TRA]Λ to left, cult statue of Artemis Anaitis to right. SNG von Aulock 8287; SNG Copenhagen 661.</p><p>26 mm, 11,75 g</p><p><br /></p><p>Not to many cista mystica coins were shown here, so I think they&#039;re welcome <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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