Lot 2719
Sale 48 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius I, (162-150 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.26 grams), Antioch mint, issued 156-155 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrius I to right, wreathed border, rev. Tyche seated left on throne, holding cornucopiae, on right, BASILEOS and to left DHMH TRIOV, to left HP monogram, (S.7014, Newell SMA 97). Old dark tone, Nearly very fine, scarce.
Ex. Abramowitz Collection (lot 508 part). Newell notes a total of 2 tetradrachms of all types in public and private collections of this ruler
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $160