Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 149  –  2 December 2024

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 149

The Medicus Collection of Hellenistic Coins

Mo, 02.12.2024, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

Tetradrachm, Seleucia on the Tigris circa 175-164, AR 30 mm, 16.89 g. Diademed head of Antiochus IV r., large and fine style, with break in hair at temple, diadem ends fluttering behind. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANT – IOXOY Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in r. hand and resting l. arm on grounded bow; in inner l. field, facing Helios bust. SC 1505.3 var. (no monogram in exergue).
An apparently unrecorded variety of a very rare type. About very fine

This specimen shows that both SC 1505.2-3 do not have monograms in exergue.

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Price realized 450 CHF
Starting price 240 CHF
Estimate 300 CHF
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