SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Demetrios II Nikator, first reign, 146-138 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 14.12 g, 12 h), Tyre, year ΖΞΡ = 167 = 146/145. Diademed and draped bust of Demetrius II to right. Rev. ΔHMHTPIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle, with palm over its shoulder, standing left on prow; to left, club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, ΖΞΡ above monogram. HGC 9, 970. Newell, Tyre 83. SC 1959.1c. Nicely centered and well struck; nicely toned. Good very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired from Münzhandlung Athena on 23 July 1998.