Lot 1759

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Description

Syria, Seleucid kingdom of Antiochus V, (164-162 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.66 grams), Antioch mint, obv. head of Antiochus V to right, with diademed, fillet border, rev. Zeus seated to left, on throne holding Nike and sceptre, around to right ** BASILEWS, to left ANTIOXOUY, in exergue EUPATOROS, (S.7004, Newell SMA 75, Houghton 137, BMC 5-6). Attractive portrait dark tone, good very fine, very scarce.

ex Glendining's auction, Feb. 3, 1993 (lot 69).

Estimate
$600
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$800