★ Ex Kricheldorf XXIII, 21-22 June 1971, 48 and Hess-Leu 19, 12-13 April 1962, 359 ★

SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (Kyzikenos), 114/3-95 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.47 g, 12 h), Antiochia on the Orontes. 1st reign at Antiochia, spring/summer 113-spring/summer 112. Diademed head of Antiochos IX to right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY - ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤOPOΣ Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and spear and shield in her left; to outer left, monogram above A; to inner right, O; all within laurel wreath. SC 2363d. A beautiful piece, lightly toned and with a very attractive portrait. Extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, ex Kricheldorf XXIII, 21-22 June 1971, 48 and Hess-Leu 19, 12-13 April 1962, 359.