Lot 4281
Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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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