Lot 5068

Sale 96 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus II, (261-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.92 grams), Series I, Seleucia on Tigris mint, issued 261-256 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus I to right, rev. Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow, on right **BASILEWS, to left **ANTIOCOU*, to left and right monograms, (cf.S.6886, cf.SC 587.1c, Newell ESM 189, SNG Spaer -, Hunter 25). High relief, lightly toned very fine/good very fine and scarce.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400

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