IONIA, Ephesus. C. Fannius. Praetor, 49-48 BC. AR Cistophorus (27mm, 12.39 g, 12h). Aratos, magistrate. Cista mystica with serpent; all within wreath of ivy and flowers / C FAN PONT PR, two serpents entwined around domed distyle temple surmounted by cult statue standing left, holding patera and long scepter; Πϛ over EΦE and headdress of Isis to left, flaming torch to right; in exergue, APATOC. LRC Group XXI, 86 (O15/R86); Stumpf 58. Toned, deposits, obverse struck from a worn die. Near VF. Rare.
From the Kalevala Collection.
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