SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Alexander I Balas, 152-145 BC. (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.50 g, 12 h), Antioch on the Orontes. Head of Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Horned elephant standing left; to right, monogram of AY. HGC 9, 919. SC 1791.1a. Dark brown patina, and strongly struck. Light porosity, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Elsen 59, 18 September 1999, 167.
Price realized | 62 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |