SELEUCID KINGDOM. Seleucus II Callinicus (246-225 BC). AR tetradrachm (28mm, 17.13 gm, 11h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. 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. Artfully executed dies showcasing charming portrait and Apollo, who is larger and more detailed on this coin specifically. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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