Syria, Antiochus VI. Drachm; Syria, Antiochus VI; Year OP = 143/2 BC, Drachm, 4.10g. SC-2002.2e, SMA-248. Obv: Diademed, radiate head of Antiochus VI r., dotted border. Rx: Nude Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in r. hand and resting l. on bow; in exergue, O?S??; monogram between Apollo's legs. Ex Berk 189, March 2014, lot 168.Of a group that came onto the market some time ago with many of the coins somewhat worn or corroded, this was probably the first coin originally sold to one of our clients and is by far the finest of that group, and probably the finest known of this desirable issue . MS
($950)