Tetradrachm, Ake-Ptolemaïs 144-143 (year 169), AR 27 mm, 13.54 g. Diademed and draped bust of Antiochus VI r. Dotted border. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ANTIOXOY Eagle, wings closed, standing l. on thunderbolt, behind barley stalk; in l. field, ΘΞP, in r. field, monogram and between the legs, AΓ monogram. DCA 179. HGC 9, 1033 (this coin). SC 2022.1a (this coin illustrated).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Old cabinet tone,
minor marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Harlan J. Berk Buy or Bid 100, 1998, 281 and NAC 23, 2002, 1291 sales.
Price realized | 8'500 CHF |
Starting price | 2'400 CHF |
Estimate | 3'000 CHF |