Lot 121: Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Philip I. A.D. 244-249. BI tetradrachm. A.D. 249. From the Expatriate Collection.

Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Philip I. A.D. 244-249. BI tetradrachm (26 mm, 9.28 g, 7 h). A.D. 249. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right; four pellets below bust / eagle standing left, wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 964d; Prieur 484. Typical porosity. Very fine.

 

From the Expatriate Collection. 

The Expatriate Collection

Expatriate comes from the Latin roots ex-, "away from," and patria, "one's native country." The Expatriate Collection was formed by an American who has lived abroad for over 15 years in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. His collection was formed almost exclusively while living outside the United States.