Lot 213: 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.).

Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I Balas. 152/1-145 B.C. AR drachm (17 mm, 4.16 g, 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 [Θ]ΕΟΠΑΤ-ΟΡΟΣ [ΕΥ]ΕΡΓΕ-ΤΟΥ, 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. Well struck and on good metal. Nearly extremely fine.

• Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
• Lot #: 213
• Listing #: 174846
• Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:10:40 PM CT
• Estimate: $100