SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Seleukos IV Philopator, 187-175 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.89 g, 12 h), 'wreath mint' (Damascus?). Diademed head of Seleukos IV to right; behind to left, wreath. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ Apollo, nude, seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and leaning with his left on bow; in inner left field, monogram of ME; in exergue, IA. SC 1327.3a. Rare. A nicely toned and very attractive piece with a fine portrait. Very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.