SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos IV Epiphanes, 175-164 B.C. AE 33mm (35.62 gms), Antioch on the Orontes Mint, 169-168 B.C. NGC EF★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-9, 643; SC-1413. "Egyptianizing" series. Antioch on the Orontes mint. Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus-Serapis right, wearing tainia with Osiris cap at tip; Reverse: Eagle standing right on thunderbolt. Incredibly well struck and well centered, this type presents a near-medallic flan for the type. Deep brown surfaces with some subtle hints of red throughout.
Ex: Sternberg XV (4/1985) Lot # 145.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500