Tetradrachm, Tarsus circa 155-150, AR 29 mm, 17.00 g. Diademed head of Demetrius I r., with lean features but sagging flesh under chin. Laurel wreath border. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΔHMHTPIOY Tyche, holding sceptre and cornucopiae, seated l. on throne supported by tritoness r.; in outer l. field, ΠAY monogram on wing and in outer r. field, ΠA monogram. In exergue, club. CH X, pl. 61, 1523 (this coin). SC 1616.3.
Very rare. A portrait of excellent style perfectly centred on a full flan and with a superb
old cabinet tone. Minor metal flaw on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex CNG 30, 1994, 197; Ed Waddell 65, 1995, 46 and Stephen Album Rare Coins 47, 2023, 15 sales. From the Gaziantep hoard of 1994.
Price realized | 6'000 CHF |
Starting price | 480 CHF |
Estimate | 600 CHF |