| The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Ancients Auction 9 | Auction date: 2 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 35 Price realized: 3,900 GBP (Approx. 4,872 USD / 4,560 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Extremely Fine; boasting a portrait of marvellous style | ANCIENT GREECE. SELEUKID KINGDOM. Seleukos I 'Nikator'. Silver tetradrachm, circa 305/4 BC. Persis(?). Obv: head of hero right (assimilating Seleucus, Alexander, and Dionysus), wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns. Rev: ΣΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Nike standing right, crowning trophy; D/RY (in Aramaic script) between, H in lower left field. Extremely Fine; boasting a portrait of marvellous style. Reference: SC-195; Kritt, ESMS-p. 126, AH; NAC 74, lot 294 (hammer: CHF 55,000) Rarity: A coin of the highest rarity, seemingly one of just 3 known specimens, one of which is held in Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Die Axis: 9h. Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 16.74 g. Composition: Silver. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Starting price: 3500 GBP |  |
