Tetradrachm, Tarsus circa 143-142, AR 30 mm, 16.34 g. Diademed head of Antiochus VI r. Fillet border. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣ[ΟΥ] Garlanded altar with baldachin under which Sandan standing r. on back of horned, winged lion-griffin r. Below, two monograms. SC 1996 var. (different monograms).
A unique variety of an extremely rare issue, apparently known in only three
specimens. Surface somewhat porous, otherwise good very fine
Ex Nomos sale 17, 2018, 217.
Price realized | 2'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |