Lot 4281

Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus I, (280-261 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.38 g), issued 246-244 B.C. or later, Antioch linked as a mint, obv. diademed head of Antiochus I to right, rev. Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and grounded bow, on right **SWTHROS*, to left ANT IOXOy, (S.6868, SC 641; WSM 1144; CSE 420 [same dies]; HGC 9, 295 [S-R1]. **DEA* mint associated with Antioch on the Orontes. Le Rider obverse die A2). Surface pitting, otherwise very fine/fine and scarce.

Ex Greg Melick SC Collection, previously from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 98 (lot 5129), coming from Wayne C. Phillips, Diamond Bar, Calif. USA with his retail ticket.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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