Watch List notes:

Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius II Nikator, second reign, (129-125 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.62 g), Sidon mint, dated SE 185 = 128-127 B.C., obv. diademed and bearded head of Demetrius II to right, filleted border, rev. Zeus seated left on throne, holding Nike and sceptre, on right, BASILEWS DHMHTRIOU and to left QEOU [NI]KATOPOS , SI below throne EPR MI monogram all in the exergue, (cf.S.7103, SC 2187, ACNAC Houghton 720, HGC 9, 1117c [R2]). Grey patination, very fine, very porous, very rare.

Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection, from CNG eSale 85 (lot 28), March 19, 2004 with ticket.