Lot 3301

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrios II Nikator, second reign, (129-125 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.80 g, Phoenician standard), Tyre mint, issued year 129-128 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrius II to right within dotted border, rev. eagle standing to left with leg on galley, palm branch in background in field to left a club with Tyre monogram, **DPR* (184) to right above a monogram of a **A V/X, **GHR* between legs, **BASILEWS DHMHTRIOU* around, (S.7105, SC 2195.2b, Newell Tyre 159, HGC 9, 1122). Good very fine, slightly off centred on the obverse, lightly toned, scarce.

Ex Patrick Cooper Collection, from CNG Triton VI, January 14-15, 2003 (lot 1565 part), bought from Chris Martin, London, at Coinex October 1977 for £35 with tickets.