Kingdom of Syria, Demetrios II, second reign (129-125 BC), silver Tetradrachm, Tyre, SE 186 = 127-126 BC, diademed bust right, within beaded border, rev. ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΩΣ, eagle standing left, on prow, to left a club with Tyre monogram and A PE, to right date CPR and AS, monogram between legs, 14.07g, 12h (Newell Tyre 173). Old-collection tone, in NGC holder graded AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5.
NGC Certification 6318994-007
Provenance:
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2002, item GK0736.
Ex Virgil Brand Collection, Part III, Sotheby's, 1983, lot 143
(£800-£1,000)