SELEUCID KINGDOM. Demetrius III Eucaerus (ca. 97-87 BC). AR tetradrachm (28mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF, brushed, die shift. Damascus, dated Seleucid Era 225 (88/7 BC). Diademed head of Demetrius III right, with fringe of curly beard at jawline, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟY / ΘΕΟY / ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ / ΣΩΤΗΡΟY, cult image of Atargatis standing facing with arms extended, flower in right hand, barley stalk rising from each shoulder; N over AY monogram, ЄKЄ (date) in exergue; laurel wreath border. SC 2450.12.

HID09801242017

© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

To the auctioneer's website