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Lot 45: SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Demetrios II Nikator, first reign. 146-138 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Antioch mint. Struck Year 167 (146/5 BC).

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $385
  • 13 Bid(s)
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SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Demetrios II Nikator, first reign. 146-138 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm - 16.49 g). Antioch mint. Struck Year 167 (146/5 BC). Diademed head right / Nude Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in right hand, left hand resting on bow; palm outer left, monogram at knee, date and monogram in exergue. SC 1906.5d var. (slightly different monogram in exergue); SMA 201 var. (same). EF, some scattered roughness, obverse off-center. Apparently an unrecorded monogram in the exergue.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 45
  • Listing #: 207948
  • Closed: Thursday, January 8, 2009 5:28:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $300