Seleucid kings, Demetrius I Soter, 162 – 150 Tetradrachm, Soloi circa 155-154, AR 16.90 g. Diademed head r., all within laurel wreath. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIOY Tyche seated l. on throne with winged tritoness support, holding sceptre and cornucopia; in outer l. field, monogram over owl and in outer r. field, monogram. CSE 527. SC 1611.3.
An absolutely spectacular portrait struck in high relief on very fresh metal.
Light iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex M&M Fixed Price List 580, 1994, 11.
Graded Ch AU* Strike 4/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, die shift, NGC certification number 6159318-007.
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