Savoca Coins
Online Auction 24 | Silver 29 Jul 2018
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Seleukid Kingdom. Damascus (?). Demetrios II Nikator, 2nd reign. 129-125 BC. Uncertain date
Tetradrachm AR
28mm., 15,66g.
Diademed head of bearded Demetrius II facing right, diadem ends falling straight behind, fillet border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΝΙΚA-ΤΟΡΟΣ, Zeus enthroned left, resting on scepter and extending right hand through legend, holding Nike who faces left, extending wreath, uncertain monogram below throne, uncertain date in exergue.
very fine, double struck on obverse
Cf. SC 2181.2a (Dated SE 184=129/8 BC).
Tetradrachm AR
28mm., 15,66g.
Diademed head of bearded Demetrius II facing right, diadem ends falling straight behind, fillet border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΝΙΚA-ΤΟΡΟΣ, Zeus enthroned left, resting on scepter and extending right hand through legend, holding Nike who faces left, extending wreath, uncertain monogram below throne, uncertain date in exergue.
very fine, double struck on obverse
Cf. SC 2181.2a (Dated SE 184=129/8 BC).