Lot 3210
Sale 77 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Alexander II, (128-123 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.318 grams), Damascus mint, issued 124-123 B.C., dated year 189, obv. diademed head of Alexander II to right, fillet border, rev. Zeus seated to left on throne holding Nike and sceptre, on right **[B]ASILEOS to left **ALE XANDROU*, to left monograms of **HDR*, under throne **PAUD*, in exergue **QPR*, (cf.S.7115 [£200], SNG Israel I (Spaer) 2430, Newell LSM 83 [same obverse die], ACNAC Houghton 844). Slightly off centred reverse, good very fine and rare.
Ex Spink & Son, with their ticket.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $340