Seleucid Kingdom. Philip I Philadelphus. c. 95/4-76/5 BC. Tetradrachm, 15.84g (12h). AntiochObv: Diademed head of king right. Fillet border. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΕΠIΦΑΝΟΥΣ [ΦI]ΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding Nike and scepter, laurel wreath border. SC II 2463.3h. SMA 448. Lifetime portraits of Philip Philadelphus are rare, as are all of his posthumous portraits. Light iridescent toning. EF
Ex Phillip Davis Collection