★ An exceptionally expressive portrait of Antiochos I ★

SELEUKID KINGS. Antiochos I Soter, 281-261 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 17.16 g, 11 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris. Diademed head of Antiochos I to right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ANTIOXOY Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and resting his left on grounded bow; to left and right, monograms. ESM 149. SC 379.3a. A beautiful piece, nicely toned and with an exceptionally expressive portrait. Slightly rough and with some minor scuffs and nicks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.