Tetradrachm, Mallus circa 146-145, AR 30 mm, 15.10 g. Diademed head of Alexander I r.; behind, M. Dotted border. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩ[Σ] – AΛEΞANΔP[OY] – ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡ[ΟΣ] – ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ Cult figure of Athena Magarsia standing facing on basis, wearing aegis, arms outstretched, holding spear; above each shoulder, rosette and in outer fields, monograms. SC –, cf. 1779 (for type and legend).
Of the highest rarity, apparently a unique variety and only the second known tetradrachm
of Alexander I Balas from the mint of Mallus. Minor marks and minor areas of
corrosion in field and on the edge, otherwise about very fine
Ex Triton XXV, 2022, 327 and Roma Numismatics XXVII, 2023, 382 sales.
Price realized | 1'800 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |