Watch List notes:

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (Kyzikenos), (114/3-95 B.C.), silver tetradrachm (15.73 g), Antioch on the Orontes mint, issue of first reign at Antioch, circa 113-112 B.C., obv. diademed bearded head to right, rev. to right and left BASILEWS/ANTIOCOU, FILO PATOROS , Athena Nikephoros standing left; to outer left PN /A; tiny A to inner right, all within wreath, (cf.S.7160, SC 2363a, SMA 382, SNG Spaer 2677, HGC 9, 1228i). Light and attractively toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from Colonial Rare Coins, Postal Sale 7, (item 1121), October 30, 1992, earlier from CNG XVII (Seaby) October 5, 1991 Mail bid sale (lot 197) realised �220.