Lot 1657

Description

Syria, Seleucis & Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem, (Antioch), Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I, (A.D. 244-249 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.45 g), obv. diademed bust right of Otacilia Severa, around MAP**WTAKIL* CEOYH**R*AN CEB, rev. eagle standing right, head right, tail left, its left wing behind its leg, **DHMARC EZOU*CIAC Y**P*ATO **G*, ANTIO**C*IA S C in exergue, (cf.S.4057, McAlee 1096, Prieur 383). Toned, porous surfaces, good very fine and very rare.

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 264, lot 309. With ticket.