Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrios I, (162-155 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.44 g), Antioch mint, issued period 158, (155/4 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 BASILEWS, to left DHMHTRIOU, monograms in left field, in exergue HNR (S.7014, SNG Spaer 1641.3c, Houghton 154). Toned, mild porosity, very fine.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 203, lot 205 with ticket.
($180-200)