Ancient Coins from Various Properties
Greek Coinages, SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA, Alexander I Balas (150-145), Tetradrachm, Tyre, yr 167 [146-5], diademed and draped bust right, rev. αλεχανδρου βασιλεωσ, eagle standing left on prow of galley, palm branch over right shoulder, club surmounted by monogram to left, ζχρ above monogram to right, 14.40g (SC 1835.6b; cf. BMC 4). About extremely fine with attractive light cabinet tone £300-£400
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Provenance: A. Scammell Collection [from C.J. Martin June 1990, sold with original invoice]