Lot 4222

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes), (138-129 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.39 g), Tyre Mint, issued 131-130 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochos VII to right, fillet border, rev. Athena standing to left, holding Nike to left in left hand, right hand on shield with Medusa head and holding spear, **BASILEWS ANTIOCOU*, and to left **EUER GETOU*, to left monogram on club with IEP A**SU* either side, in Exergue **BPR* = 182 (SE) = 131-130 B.C., (S.7091, SC 2107.5, CSE Houghton 765, SNG Spaer 2078, Newell Tyre 193, HGC 9, 1067q [R1-2]). Toned, extremely fine, very rare.

Ex Fred Shore, USA, January 22, 1997, private purchase.