Seleucid kings, Demetrius I Soter, 162 – 150.
Tetradrachm, Seleucia on the Tigris 161-150, AR 31 mm, 15.97 g. Jugate busts r. of Demetrius I, diademed, and Laudicea, draped and wearing stephane. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIOY Tyche seated l. on backless throne supported by winged tritoness, holding sceptre and cornucopia; in outer l. field, HP ligate and palm branch. In exergue, ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ. SC 1689.1.
Of the highest rarity, apparently only a few specimens known. A very intriguing and
historically important issue. Lightly toned, struck on a very broad flan, insignificant
traces of overstriking, otherwise good very fine
Ex NAC sale 78, 2014, 328.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |