Lot 1842

Sale 75 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus V, (164-162 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.504 grams), Antioch mint, obv. diademed head of Antiochus V to right, fillet border, rev. Zeus seated left on throne, holding Nike in outstretched hand and sceptre, on right, **BASILEOS and to left **ANTIOCOU and **EUPATORO[S] in exergue, HP monogram in left field, (S.7004, Newell SMA 77, ACNAC Houghton 138, SNG Spaer (Israel I) -). Minor surface marks, otherwise very fine and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 64 (lot 2310). Newell notes only the Ward specimen (787) in all the public and private collections.

Estimate
$600
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0