SYRIA, Kingdom of, Seleucus II, Callinicus, (246-226 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.87 g), **DEL* mint associated with Antioch on Orontes mint, issued 228-226/5 B.C., obv. diademed head of Seleucus II to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo standing to left, examining an arrow held in right hand and leaning on tripod, on right **BASILEW[S], to left **SE LEUKOU*, to left **DEL* monogram and Z/[O] in outer right field, (cf.S.6896, SC 704.1, Newell WSM 1153, Antioche de Syrie p.79 36-37 (from obverse die A7). Bright, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 15, June 27, 2008 (lot 164).