Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I Balas. Silver Tetradrachm (14.24 g), 152/1-145 BC. Tyre, SE 166 (147/6 BC). Diademed and draped bust of Alexander I right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, eagle standing left on prow, palm branch behind; to left, club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, date (ςΞP) above monogram. SC 1835.4c. HGC 9, 883. Lustrous surfaces and boldly struck in high relief. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,200
Struck in Tyre thus another candidate for the "30 pieces of silver" fame.