Lot 4248

Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrios I, (162-155 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.42 g), Antioch mint, issued period 162-156 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrios 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 **DHMHTRIOU*, EI in exergue, (S.7014, SC 1638.2e, SMA Newell 94, BMC -). Very fine, rare variety.

Estimate
$350
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$320

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