Lot 4212

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus I (281-261 B.C.), in the name of Seleucus I Nikator, (312-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.96 g), Susa Mint first workshop, struck c.300-281 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, in left field monogram, monogram under throne, to right **SELEUKOU*, below in exergue **BASILE[WS]*, line border, (cf.S.6829. SC 399.7, ESM 351, Houghton CSE 1039 [same obverse die], HGC 9, 125). Toned, good very fine, very rare.

Ex CNG December 4, 1997 private purchase.

Estimate
$900
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,400

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