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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos XIII Philadelphos, first reign, 69/8-67 B.C., or second reign, 65/4 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.42 gms), Antioch on the Orontes Mint. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-9, 1340; SC-2487a. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike; monogram to inner left; all within wreath. A RARE and desirable type, as this represents the final in the great line of Seleukid kings. Following the ouster of Antiochos XIII by Pompey in 64 B.C., the region became the Roman province of Syria. Deeply toned, with some lighter green deposits as highlights.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
HGC-9, 1340; SC-2487a. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike; monogram to inner left; all within wreath. A RARE and desirable type, as this represents the final in the great line of Seleukid kings. Following the ouster of Antiochos XIII by Pompey in 64 B.C., the region became the Roman province of Syria. Deeply toned, with some lighter green deposits as highlights.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500