Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VIII Epihanes (Grypos), 121/0-97/6 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.63 gms), Sidon Mint, dated SE 197 (116/5 B.C). NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-9, 1197g; SC-2330.2. Obverse: Diademed head right within filleted border; Reverse: Zeus standing left, holding star and scepter; crescent above; to outer left, ΣIΔΩ above IEP; two monograms below; ZϘP (date) in exergue; all within wreath. Very well centered and exhibiting only the slightest degree of gentle handling upon the high points, this charming specimen features a delicate balance of gunmetal gray and a burnished amber nature around the devices.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $750
HGC-9, 1197g; SC-2330.2. Obverse: Diademed head right within filleted border; Reverse: Zeus standing left, holding star and scepter; crescent above; to outer left, ΣIΔΩ above IEP; two monograms below; ZϘP (date) in exergue; all within wreath. Very well centered and exhibiting only the slightest degree of gentle handling upon the high points, this charming specimen features a delicate balance of gunmetal gray and a burnished amber nature around the devices.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $750