Lot 4287
Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus IV, (175-164 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.96 g), Series 3, Ptolemais (Ake) mint issued 167-164 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus IV to right, filleted border, monogram A/B trace behind, rev. Zeus seated left on throne, holding Nike, on right, **[B]ASILEO[S] ANTIOXOU*, to left **QEOU EPIFANOU[S] NIKHFO[ROU]*, (cf.S.6977, SC 1476.1, cf.ACNAC Houghton CSE 778, SNG Israel I [Spaer] 1153, HGC 9, 620c). Lightly patination, good very fine, a rare type.
Ex Greg Melick SC Collection, previously from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 89 (lot 3885).
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $600