TYPE Ancient Greece, Ephesos (Ionia), after 133 BC, silver dated cistophoric tetradrachm, struck 90/89 BC. DESCRIPTION . Obv: Snake emerging from cysta mystica, all in wreath Rev: Bow in case between two coiled serpents, serpent staff above, Ephesos monogram to left, monogram ME above (year 45 = 90/89 BC), torch to right REFERENCE: SG 4390v, Cop 326, Klei-Eph 45 GRADING: VF+ / EF+ ORDER INFO: G2691, $225 A popular issue characteristic of the local Asklepian cult emanating originally from Pergamon. Its production continued even after the region became incorporated into the Roman province of Asia (133 BC). A choice specimen, with obverse struck from less worn dies than is typical and unusually well-centered, and a stunningly crisp and bold reverse strike with some luster in the fields.