Tetradrachm, uncertain mint 82, probably in Cilicia circa 155-150, AR 31 mm, 16.75 g. Diademed head of Demetrius I r., with fairly lean features, forelock above forehead, two hornlike locks ate temple. Laurel wreath border. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΔHMHTPIOY Tyche, holding sceptre and cornucopiae, seated l. on throne supported by tritoness r.; in outer l. field, monogram on humped bull leaping l. CSE 552. Lorber, Commerce (Demetrios I hoard), 2003, in CH X, pl. 44, 441 (this coin) = SC 1621.3 (this coin illustrated).
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Wonderful old cabinet tone
and about extremely fine

Ex NAC 51, 2009, 666 and MünzZentrum 190, 2020 341 sales. From the Demetrios I hoard of 2003.
Tetradrachm of Soloi and Mallus are joined by a new variety from a probably Cilician mint, which for the first time allows a definitive identification of the animal forepart that appears on many of this mint’s issues.