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Lot 244: Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I Balas. 152/1-145 B.C. Æ. Quasi-autonomous issue. Apameia on the Axios, S.E. 163 (150/49 B.C.).

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $60
  • 1 Bid(s)
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Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I Balas. 152/1-145 B.C. Æ (16 mm, 3.89 g, 12 h). Quasi-autonomous issue. Apameia on the Axios, S.E. 163 (150/49 B.C.). Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right / ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ, a phalangite (or possibly Alexander) advancing left, head right, wearing elephant skin head dress, extending arm and holding spear and shield; in left field, date ([ΓΞ]P). SNG Munich -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 1; HGC 9, 1426. Brown patina with light orange-earthen highlights around the devices. Fine style. Good very fine.

Ex Triskeles 23 (6 April 2018), 193.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 244
  • Listing #: 194269
  • Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 4:00:45 PM CT
  • Estimate: $100