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Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 359. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. MYSIA, Pergamon. Q. Caecilius Metellus 
Pius Scipio, Imperator. 49-48 BC. AR Cistophoric 
Tetradrachm (11.99 gm, 12h). BID Estimate $500  

MYSIA, Pergamon. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius 
Scipio, Imperator. 49-48 BC. AR Cistophoric 
Tetradrachm (11.99 gm, 12h). Cista mystica within 
ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around 
legionary aquila; monogram to left. Stumpf 68; SNG 
France 1763. VF, toned, softly struck obverse, 
slight die shift on reverse. Rare. ($500)

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.

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High bid of $520, $598 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €421.2, £286, C$650, A$676, on June 8, 2005.

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