Lot 2288
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Syria, Kingdom of, Alexander II, (128-123 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.22 g), Uncertain mint in Northern Syria, issued 128-123 B.C., undated, obv. diademed head of Alexander II to right, fillet border, rev. Zeus seated to left on throne holding Nike and sceptre, on right **BASILEOS to left **ALEXANDROU* to left monograms of XI**D*, under throne AB, (cf.S.7115, SC 2246, Newell SMA -, SNG Israel I (Spaer) -, cf.ACNAC Houghton -, HGC 9, 1149f [R2]). Extremely fine and very rare.
Ex Spink & Sons, London, from John Pett, private purchase December 24, 2002. Lot includes Spink ticket.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,500