Davissons Ltd.
Auction 33 30 January 2014
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SYRIA, SELEUKID KINGS. Tryphon. Ca 142-138 B.C. Æ 17. 5.98 gm. Anomalous bronze of Antioch. Diademed head of Tryphon right, pelleted border; centering punch or pit / Spiked Macedonian helmet with cheek guards, adorned with wild goat's horn (ibex) above visor; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΡΥΦΟΝΩΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ vertically on sides. Cf. Houghton-Lorber 2036. Very Fine; glossy black patina with red earthen highlights; pleasing portrait; well centered and attractive.