Lot 2607
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus VI, (144-142 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.68 g), issued year 169 = 144-143 B.C., Antioch mint, obv. diademed radiate head of Antiochus VI to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo seated to left on omphalos, holding bow and arrow, to right **[BASILEWS] [AN]TIOCOU*, and to left **EPIFANOUS [D]IONUSOU*, in exergue **QXR STA*, monogram of **AP* between legs, (cf.S.7073, SC 2001.2b, HGC 9, 1036a). Dark patination, very fine/fine with chipped edge and off centred reverse.
Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection, from Spink-Noble Sale 34 (lot 1956).
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $170