Tetradrachm, Sidon 145-144 (year 168), AR 27 mm, 14.18 g. Diademed and draped bust of Demetrius II r. Dotted border. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΔHMHTPIOY Eagle, with closed wings standing l., behind, palm branch; in l. field, HΞP and monogram, in r. field, ΣIΔΩ and aphlaston. Dotted border. SNG Spaer 1655 (this obverse die). CSE 717 (this coin). SC 1954.2b.
Old cabinet tone and good very fine
Ex CNG 69, 2005, 574 and CNG e-129, 2005, 169 sales. From the Arthur Houghton and David Spear collections.
Price realized | 1'700 CHF |
Starting price | 240 CHF |
Estimate | 300 CHF |