TRAJAN, A.D. 98-117. SYRIA. Seleucis and Piera. Antioch or Tyre. AR Tetradrachm (14.73 gms), dated COS 6 & Year 17 (A.D. 112/13). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
RPC-3547; Prieur-1517. Obverse: Laureate head of Trajan right, club and an eagle below, eagle standing right; Reverse: Laureate bust of Melkart-Herkles right, lion's skin tied at throat. A charming representative with limited evidence of handling throughout, the present specimen yields much alluring detail and limited handling or distraction on the charming surfaces. A strong example of an uncommonly encountered type. To view all items from the Martineit Family Collection, click
here.From the Martineit Family Collection of Ancient and World Coins.
Estimate: $100 - $200