Seleukid Kings of Syria. Antiochos IV Epiphanes, 175-164 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 15.72 g, 1 h), Antioch, 168-164. Laureate and bearded head of Zeus to right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ANTIOXOY / ΘEOY - EΠIΦANOYΣ / NIKHΦOPOY Zeus seated to left on throne, holding Nike in his right hand and scepter with his left. Le Rider Series IIIA, 266-71 var. Mørkholm 14. SC 1398. SMA 63. Rare, toned and with a noble and impressive head of Zeus. Some minor marks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Ex Obolos 5, 26 June 2016, 471 (unpaid) and from an American collection.
Price realized | 3'500 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |