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Buy or Bid Sale 198  7 July 2016
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Lot 155

Starting price: 630 USD
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Syria, Antiochus VI; c. 144-142 BC, Drachm, Antioch, Year 170 = 143/2 BC, 4.10g. SC-2002.2a, SMA-249. Obv: Diademed radiate head of Antiochus VI r., dotted border. Rx: Nude Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in r. hand and resting l. on bow; in exergue, OΡΣΤΑ; Φ (?) between Apollo's legs. The apparant "object" between Apollo's legs resembles a bird, but is probably the normal Φ, re-engraved for some reason.Absolutely phenomenal example of Antiochus VI. While many of the coins in the Seleucid series can be quite boring, this piece shows a radiate crown on Antiochus. The reverse has a wonderfully struck Apollo along with the royal epithet. Offered at a substantial price reduction Absolutely phenomenal example of Antiochus VI. While many of the coins in the Seleucid series can be quite boring this piece shows a radiate crown on Antiochus. The reverse has a wonderfully struck Apollo along with the royal epithet. Offered at a substantial price reduction. Mint State (900)
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