★ An exceptionally sensitive portrait ★

SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Alexander I Balas, 152-145 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 3.95 g, 12 h), Ekbatana, 150-circa 148 or 147. Diademed head of Alexander I to right. Rev. BA«»ΣIΛEΩΣ / [AΛ]EΞANΔPOY - [Θ]ΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ / [Ε]ΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and resting his left on grounded bow; to outer left, monogram. SC 1871c. An attractive piece with an exceptionally sensitive portrait. Somewhat granular and the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.