Lot 4366
Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Syria, Seleucis & Pieria, Antiochia on Orontem (Antioch), Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver tetradrachm, (14.44 g), obv. laureate head to right of Vespasian with aegis at neck, **[AUTOKRA OUE*C**P*AC]IANOC KAICAP C[EBACTOC], rev. **ETOU*C NEOU IEROU B, year 2 = A.D. 69-70), eagle standing to left, on club, wings spread, palm branch in front (cf.S.736, Prieur 122, RPC 1954). Dark tone, porous field, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Ex Greg Melick SC Collection, previously from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 89 (lot 3896).
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120