Lot 2606
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius II Nikator, second reign, (129-125 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.62 g), Sidon mint, dated SE 185 = 128-127 B.C., obv. diademed and bearded head of Demetrius II to right, filleted border, rev. Zeus seated left on throne, holding Nike and sceptre, on right, **BASILEWS DHMHTRIOU* and to left QEOU [NI]KATOPOS*, **SI* below throne **EPR* MI monogram all in the exergue, (cf.S.7103, SC 2187, ACNAC Houghton 720, HGC 9, 1117c [R2]). Grey patination, very fine, very porous, very rare.
Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection, from CNG eSale 85 (lot 28), March 19, 2004 with ticket.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $200