Lot 31: SELEUKID KINGDOM, Antiochus VIII Epiphanes (Grypus). 121-96 B.C. AR Tetradrachm. gVF, porous. Shipwreck coin. Rare.

AUCTION: Sale 274 - US Sale

Description

SELEUKID KINGDOM, Antiochus VIII Epiphanes (Grypus). 121-96 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (10.09 g, 26 mm). Diademed head right / BASILEWS ANTIOXOY - Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, palm over shoulder. AS-IPP (first P retrograde) across field, dove over altar in left field. Ascalon. Dated SE 197 (116/5 B.C.). SNG Spaer 2606All known examples are shipwreck finds and have similar porosity and low weight. This is one of the nicer examples known to exist. Rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 31
Listing #: 222529
Closed: Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:22:30 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $150
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 31
Listing #: 222529
Closed: Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:22:30 PM CT
Estimate: $200