SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus Hierax (ca. 242-227 BC). AR tetradrachm (32mm, 17.00 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU S 5/5 - 4/5. Alexandria Troas, workshop B?, Series II, group B. Head of Antiochus Hierax (or Antiochus I?) right, wearing winged diadem; dotted border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIO-XOY, Apollo seated left on omphalus, testing arrow in right hand, left hand on grounded bow; uncertain monogram in outer right field, horse grazing left in exergue. SC -, cf. 882.5 (control marks). An apricot shimmer highlights a gorgeous portrait on the obverse, featuring a wing so detailed it seems to jump out from the profile. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 3'000 USD |
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