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Bacchus, Cista Mystica
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Tetradrachm of Pergamon, Mysia (133-67 B.C.)
Obv: Cista mystica containing serpent, all within wreath (of grapes?).
Anepigraphic.
Rev: Bow case between two coiled serpents, MOE above, snake entwined Asklepian staff to right, mint monogram to left.
25.8 mm 12.2 gm
They can keep the snakes, but a healthy glass of wine about now would be a winner!
Massanutten
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