Lot 3035
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleukos I Nikator, (312-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.25 g), Susa Mint, struck c.305/4-295 B.C., obv. head of hero right (assimilating Seleukos, Alexander, and Dionysus), in helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns, panther skin tied around neck, rev. Nike standing right, crowning trophy, H to lower left, AX between Nike and trophy, to left **SELEUKO[U]*, to right **[B]ASILEWS*, (S.6837. SC 174.5, ESM 418). Attractively toned, struck in high relief, good very fine and very rare.
Ex D.G.L.Worland Collection. Previously Gorny & Mosch Auction 244, lot 338. With tickets including M&M auction.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,100