Lot 82: 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.).

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.

• Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
• Lot #: 82
• Listing #: 197387
• Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 4:27:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $100