Lot 3211
Sale 77 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos VIII, (121-96 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.266 grams), Antioch mint, first reign, issued 121-113 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochos VIII to right, fillet border, rev. Zeus Uranius with crescent above standing to left, holding star and sceptre, on right **BASILEOS and **ANTIOCOU and to left **EPI FANOUS, to left IE over A, in exergue **F*, (cf.S.7143, Newell SMA 377, cf.SNG Israel I (Spaer) 2500). Porous surface, nearly very fine and scarce.
Ex George Tuck Pittman, USA, Collection.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $240