SELEUCID KINGDOM. Alexander I Theopater Euergetes Balas (152-145 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 14.27 gm, 1h). NGC AU S 5/5 - 4/5. Sidon, dated Seleucid Era Year 166 (147/6 BC). Diademed head of Alexander I right, diadem ends falling straight behind; dotted border / AΛEΞANΔPOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left, palm under right wing; ςΞP (date) in left field, ΣlΔΩ (city ethnic) above aphlaston in right field. DCA 122. SC 1830.5. Even cabinet toning throughout the coin gives the details in the foreground exceptional eye appeal and luster. Ex Distinguished Swiss Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 132, 30 May 2022), lot 376. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 1'850 USD |
Starting price | 210 USD |