Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 18-20 Jan 2022
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SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Demetrius I Soter, 162-150 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.72 gms), Antioch on the Orontes Mint, dated SE 161 (152/1 B.C.). NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed.
HGC-9, 798; SC-1641.6a. Obverse: Diademed head right within wreath; Reverse: Tyche, holding scepter and cornucopia, seated left on throne supported by tritoness right; two monograms to outer left; date in exergue. This lovely example exhibits only the lightest evidence of handling and the bold strike is centrally displayed on the flan. The surfaces do display evidence of brushing of a rather unfortunately aggressive character.
Estimate: $300 - $500
HGC-9, 798; SC-1641.6a. Obverse: Diademed head right within wreath; Reverse: Tyche, holding scepter and cornucopia, seated left on throne supported by tritoness right; two monograms to outer left; date in exergue. This lovely example exhibits only the lightest evidence of handling and the bold strike is centrally displayed on the flan. The surfaces do display evidence of brushing of a rather unfortunately aggressive character.
Estimate: $300 - $500