Lot 212: Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I Balas. 152/1-145 B.C. AR drachm. Antioch on the Orontes, undated, but struck ca. S.E. 164-165 (149/8-148/7 B.C.).

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Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I Balas. 152/1-145 B.C. AR drachm (17 mm, 1 h). Antioch on the Orontes, undated, but struck ca. S.E. 164-165 (149/8-148/7 B.C.). Diademed and draped bust of Alexander I right / [Β]ΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ, Apollo seated left, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; in outer left field and in exergue, monograms. SC 1785.5b; HGC 9, 887a. NGC Extremely Fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 212
Listing #: 174845
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:10:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $210
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Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 212
Listing #: 174845
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:10:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100