Lot 4369

Description

Syria, Seleucid kingdom of Tryphon, (142-138 B.C.), AE 17 (4), uncertain mint, obv. bust of Tryphon to r., with diademed, rev. spiked Macedonian helmet ornamented with ibex-horn, (SMA p.73 for type and discussion, S.7089), Antiochus VI (144-142 B.C.), AE 22 serated, Antioch mint, obv. diademed head to r., rev. elephant to l., holding torch, (SMA p.70, fig.8, S.7081). Last off centre obverse, fine to nearly very fine. (5)

ex Glendining's auction, Nov. 8, 1979 (lot 309) for first four coins, last ex Frank Kovacs Mail Bid sale 6, Nov. 1985 (lot 152).