Antiochus IV Epiphanes, 175 – 164.
Tetradrachm, Antiochia on the Orontes circa 168-164, AR 16.53 g. Bearded head of Zeus r., wearing laurel wreath. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ANTIOXOY / ΘEOY – EΠIΦANOVΣ Zeus seated l., holding sceptre and Nike. SC 1399. CSE 107.
Rare. A bold portrait of excellent Hellenistic style.
Lovely iridescent tone and extremely fine
Ex Leu 72, 1998, 306 and NAC 18, 2000, 259 sales. From a Distinguished Swiss Collection.
Graded AU Strike 5/5 Surface 2/5, Fine style, brushed, NCG certification number 6558857-004
Price realized | 10'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |