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Auction 54  11 Jan 2022
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Lot 55

Estimate: 1500 USD
Price realized: 2000 USD
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Seleukid Kingdom. 'Antiochos Soter'. Silver Tetradrachm (17.21 g), ca. 246-244 BC. Mint associated with Antioch. Diademed head of 'Antiochos Soter' right. Reverse: ANTIOXOY ΣΩTHPO[Σ], Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow. SC 641; CSE 421 (this coin); HGC 9, 295. Very Rare. Toned. Excellent style portrait. Extremely Fine / Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
Issued during the Interegnal Period when Antiochos took the tittle Soter, meaning "savior", ca. 246 BC, when the throne was in doubt.
Peter Corcoran Collection, Purchased privately from Brian Kritt in April 2004. Ex Arthur Houghton Collection.
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