SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Antiochos V Eupator, 164-162 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.71 g, 1 h), Antiochia on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochos V to right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ANTIOΧOY - EYΠATOPOΣ Zeus seated left, holding Nike in his right hand and long scepter in his left; to outer left, monogram. Le Rider, Antioche, 25-72. SC 1575.1. Beautifully toned. Minor scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 3 August 1971 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).