Watch List notes:

Syria, Demetrius III. Tetradrachm; Syria, Demetrius III; 97/6-88/7 BC. Damascus, Year 219=95/4 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.19g. SC-2450.8, SNG Spaer-2854 (same dies). Obv: Diademed head of Demetrius III r. with fringe of curly beard at jawline; fillet border. Rx: BACI?EOC / ?HMHTPIOY / TEOY in three lines on r., FI?O?ATOPOC / COTHPOC in two lines on l., Cult statue of Atargatis standing facing, holding flower in l. hand, grain stalk rising from each shoulder; in l. field, N above OTA monogram; in exergue, date F[IS] followed by H? monogram; all within laurel wreath. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection.. VF

Estimate: $525