SELEUCID KINGDOM. Seleucus II Callinicus (246-225 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 17.02 gm, 12h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, brushed. Antioch on the Orontes, from ca. 244 BC. Diademed head of Seleucus II right, with long, wavy sideburn, diadem ties falling straight behind; dotted border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΣΕΛ-ΕΥΚΟΥ, Apollo standing left, nude, examining arrow in outstretched right hand, resting left elbow on tall sacrificial tripod, surmounted by laurel wreath; HΔ monogram in outer left field; MP monogram in outer right field. SC 689.1b. Exceptional high relief example with handsome youthful features and interpretation of Apollo. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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