Lot 1648

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos VII, (138-129 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.38 g), Cappadocian mint, obv. diademed head of Antiochos VII to right, fillet border, rev. Athena standing to left, holding Nike bearing a Nike to left in left hand, right hand on shield and holding spear, **BASILEWS ANTIOCOU*, and to left **EUER GETOU*, to left monogram to left, (S.7092, SC 2146.5, SNG Israel I (Spaer) 1855, SMA 282, ACNAC Houghton 265). Toned, off centre on obverse, good very fine and scarce.

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 203, lot 207.