Lot 208: SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Antiochos I and Berenike Æ17 (circa 280-221 BC).

Obv: BEPENIKHE behind head of Berenike struck at right angle over head of Ptolemy right, in a unique overstrike.
Rev: Eagle left with wings spread left, struck at right angle over Apollo seated left, countermark on breast of eagle.

SNG Spaer 206 (Antiochos I) / Svoronos 1056 (Berenike).

Condition: Very Fine.

Weight: 3.92 gm.
Diameter: 17.69 mm.

A very interesting example with bold undertype and full name of Berenike

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 208
• Listing #: 180007
• Closed: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:43:30 PM CT
• Estimate: $145