Greek Coins
Seleucid kings of Syria, Alexander I Balas, 150-145 BC. Tetradrachm, Tyre 146-145 BC, AR 13.26 g.
Description Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Eagle, with closed wings standing l. on galley's prow; behind, palm branch and in field, monogram over club – ZΞΡ / monogram. References
Newell, ANSNNM 73, 79
SC 1835.6b
SNG Spaer 1538 var. (different date) Condition
A bold portrait, good extremely fine Provenance
Heritage sale 3021, 2013, 21487