Bithynian Kingdom. Nikomedes III Euergetes. Silver Tetradrachm (13.90 g). Ca. 127-94 BC. Dated BE 197 (101/0 BC). Diademed head of Nikomedes III right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ EΠIΦANOYΣ NIKOMHΔOY, Zeus standing facing, head left, holding wreath and scepter; eagle standing on thunderbolt above magistrate's monogram and date (ZQP) before. Callataÿ p. 59; DCA 444. Well struck, high relief and pleasing detail. NGC grade Ch AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Sunrise Collection (unpublished at the time).