Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 1665 Price realized: 1,400 CHF (Approx. 1,591 USD / 1,478 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 16.93 g, 8 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris, circa 300-296/5. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩ[Σ] - ΣEΛEYKOY Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, NO. HGC 12i. SC 117.6a. A wonderful piece with a fine head of Herakles of superb style. Very light porosity on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 200 CHF |