Lot 2717

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus V, (164-162 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.66 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 ANTIOCOV and EVPATOROS in exergue, PI monogram in left field, (S.7004, Newell SMA 75, Houghton ACNAC 137). Slightly off centre on obverse, otherwise good very fine, rare.

Newell notes 15 specimens in public and private collections.