Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrios I, (162-155 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.70 g), Antioch mint, issued period 162-150 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrios to right within laurel wreath border, rev. Tyche seated to left with leg of throne a winged monster, holds sceptre and cornucopiae, to right [B]ASILEWS, to left DHMHTRIOU SWTHROS, BXR in exergue, (S.7014, SNG Spaer 1288 var, SMA Newell 131, Houghton 168). Toned, slight porosity, very fine or better.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously I.S.Wright with ticket.
($220-250)