Lot 2278
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucos I, (312-280 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.03 g), Seleucia on Tigris mint first workshop, issued c.300-290 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, monogram to left, to right **SELEUKOU*, in exergue **[B]ASILE[WS]*, (cf.S.6829, SC 117.4a, Newell ESM 25, Meydancikkale 2876-9, cf.SNG Israel (Spaer) I 121, HGC 9, 12i). Lightly toned, extremely fine, and very scarce.
Ex CNG private purchase c.2000 with ticket.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,000