Lot 4237
Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes
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Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius I, (162-150 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.536 grams), Antioch mint, issued period 162-156 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrius to right within laurel wreath border, rev. Tyche seated to left with leg of throne a winged monster, holds sceptre and cornucopiae, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **DH MHTRIOU*, **P*I monogram in exergue, (S.7014, Newell SMA 84 [Plate V], BMC 34). Weak on wreath, otherwise, good very fine, scarce.
Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 61 (lot 2661).
- Estimate
- $350
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $340