Demetrius II first reign, 146 – 138 Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in eastern Cilicia circa 141-140 (year 172), AR 16.69 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY ΘEOY ΦIΛAΔE – ΛΦOY NIKATOPO – Σ Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in his r. hand, l. hand on bow set on ground to r.; in l. field, monogram and in r. field, [two monograms]. In exergue, [B]OP. CSE 411. SC 1899.2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A spectacular portrait struck in very
high relief and a lovely old cabinet tone. An almost invisible metal flaw on the
cheek bone, otherwise good extremely fine
Ex Tkalec sale 25 October 1996, 64.
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